program description

the bachelor of science in statistics is for students who are planning careers as statisticians in industry, business, government, or biomedical research. statistics is basic to quantitative research in the biological, physical, and social sciences. because its methods are based on mathematics, it requires a firm understanding of mathematical methods as well as an appreciation of scientific method, computation, and practical problems. to give the student both breadth and depth and to introduce the student to a variety of fields where statistics may be applied, three emphases are offered: science, business, and economics.