EEOS601 Introduction to Applied Statistics
Course Description
This course provides graduate students in the sciences with an intensive introduction to applied statistics. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, non-parametric methods, estimation methods, hypothesis testing, correlation and linear regression, simulation, and robustness considerations. Calculations will be done using handheld calculators and the Minitab Statistical Computer Software.
Course Video
Video IntroductionClosed Captioned
Academic Information
Credits: 3
Schedule & Fee
Dates: Jun 1 - Aug 26
Class #: 3737
Course Fee: $1335
Lab Fee: $0
Total Course Fee: $1335
Instructor
Eugene Gallagher
eugene.gallagher@umb.edu | Bio
Book Information
  1. Larsen, R. J. and M. L. Marx. 2006. An introduction to mathematical statistics and its applications, 4th edition. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ. 928 p. {ISBN-13: 9780131867932}
  2. Software: .Matlab ™. Student Version. The current release is 2009 and includes the statistics and symbolic mathematics toolboxes. The software is available directly from the Mathworks.com
Download EEOS601 Syllabus [457kb pdf]
Wimba Requirement
UMB online courses use Wimba classroom (a live discussion tool) at least twice during the semester. Information about Horizon Wimba can be found at www.dlvpc.umb.edu/wimbasupport.htm. Your course instructor will inform you about dates and times of course meetings in Wimba Classroom.