Graduate Courses in Statistics (STAT)

STAT 200 - Med Biostatistics&Epidemiology

(Cross listed with Biostatistics 200.) Introductory design and analysis of medical studies. Epidemiological concepts, case-control and cohort studies. Clinical trials. Students evaluate statistical aspects of published health science studies. Prerequisite: 141 or 143; or 211.

Credits: 3

STAT 201 - Stat Analysis Via Computers

(Cross listed with Biostatistics 201.) Intensive coverage of computer-based data processing and analysis using statistical packages, subroutine libraries, and user-supplied programs. Students analyze real data and prepare a comprehensive report. Prerequisites: 111 with instructor's permission, or 141, or corequisite 211.

Credits: 3

STAT 211 - Statistical Methods I

(Cross listed with BIOS 211.) Fundamental concepts for data analysis and experimental design. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including classical and nonparametric methods, regression, correlation, and analysis of variance. Statistical software. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Credits: 3

STAT 221 - Statistical Methods II

(Cross listed with BIOS 221.) Multiple regression and correlation. Basic experimental design. Analysis of variance (fixed, random, and mixed models). Analysis of covariance. Computer software usage. Prerequisites: STAT 141 or STAT 143; or STAT 211.

Credits: 3

STAT 223 - Applied Multivariate Analysis

Multivariate normal distribution. Inference for mean vectors and covariance matrices. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), discrimination and classification, principal components, factor analysis. Prerequisites: Any 200-level Statistics course, STAT 221 or STAT 225 recommended, matrix algebra recommended.

Credits: 3

STAT 224 - Stats for Quality&Productivity

Statistical process control; Shewhart, cusum and other control charts; process capability studies. Total Quality Management. Acceptance, continuous, sequential sampling. Process design and improvement. Case studies. Prerequisites: STAT 141 or STAT 143; or STAT 211.

Credits: 3

STAT 225 - Applied Regression Analysis

Simple linear and multiple regression models; least squares estimates, correlation, prediction, forecasting. Problems of multicollinearity and influential data (outliers).

Credits: 3

STAT 227 - Adv Statistical Methods II

(Cross listed with PSYC 341.) Continuation of PSYC 340. In-depth study of the analysis of variance and multiple regression. Further study of analysis and interpretation of data from the behavioral sciences. Prerequisite: STAT 211 with computer experience or PSYC 340.

Credits: 3

STAT 229 - Survival Analysis

Probabilistic models and inference for time-to-event data. Censored data, life tables, Kaplan-Meier estimation, logrank tests, proportional hazards regression. Specialized applications (e.g. clinical trials, reliability). Prerequisites: Any 200-level Statistics course, one year of calculus.

Credits: 3

STAT 231 - Experimental Design

Randomization, complete and incomplete blocks, cross-overs, Latin squares, covariance analysis, factorial experiments, confounding, fractional factorials, nesting, split plots, repeated measures, mixed models, response surface optimization. Prerequisites: STAT 211; STAT 221 recommended.

Credits: 3

STAT 233 - Survey Sampling

Design and data analysis for sample surveys. Simple random, stratified, systematic, cluster, multistage sampling. Practical issues in planning and conducting surveys. Prerequisites: STAT 211; or STAT 141 or STAT 143 with instructor's permission.

Credits: 3

STAT 235 - Categorical Data Analysis

(Cross listed with BIOS 235.) Measures of association and inference for categorical and ordinal data in multiway contingency tables. Log linear and logistic regression models. Prerequisite: STAT 211.

Credits: 3

STAT 237 - Nonparametric Statistical Mthd

Nonparametric and distribution free methods; categorical, ordinal, and quantitative data; confidence intervals; rank and chi-square hypothesis tests; computer-intensive procedures (bootstrap, exact tests). Prerequisites: STAT 211 ; or STAT 141 or STAT 143 with instructor's permission.

Credits: 3

STAT 241 - Statistical Inference

(Cross listed with BIOS 241.) Introduction to statistical theory: related probability fundamentals, derivation of statistical principles, and methodology for parameter estimation and hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: STAT 151 or STAT 153 or STAT 251; STAT 141 or equivalent; MATH 121.

Credits: 3

STAT 251 - Probability Theory

(Cross listed with MATH 207.) Distributions of random variables and functions of random variables. Expectations, stochastic independence, sampling and limiting distributions (central limit theorems). Concepts of random number generation. Prerequisite: MATH 121; STAT 151 or STAT 153 recommended.

Credits: 3

STAT 252 - Appl Discr Stochas Proc Models

Markov chain models for biological, social, and behavioral systems models. Random walks, transition and steady-state probabilities, passage and recurrence times. Prerequisite: STAT 151 or STAT 153 or STAT 251

Credits: 1

STAT 253 - Appl Time Series & Forecasting

Autoregressive moving average (Box-Jenkins) models, autocorrelation, partial correlation, differencing for nonstationarity, computer modeling. Forecasting, seasonal or cyclic variation, transfer function and intervention analysis, spectral analysis. Prerequisite: STAT 211 or STAT 225; or STAT 141 or STAT 143 with instructor's permission. Cross-listing: CSYS 253.

Credits: 3

STAT 256 - Neural Computation

Introduction to artificial neural networks, their computational capabilities and limitations, and the algorithms used to train them. Statistical capacity, convergence theorems, backpropagation, reinforcement learning, generalization. Prerequisites: MATH 124 (or MATH 271), STAT 153 or equivalent, computer programming. Cross-listing: CS 256/CSYS 256.

Credits: 3

STAT 261 - Statistical Theory I

(Cross listed with Biostatistics 261.) Point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and decision theory. Application of general statistical principles to areas such as nonparametric tests, sequential analysis, and linear models. Prerequisites: STAT 251 or either STAT 151 or STAT 153 with instructor permission.

Credits: 3

STAT 262 - Statistical Theory II

(Cross listed with BIOS 262.) Point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and decision theory. Application of general statistical principles to areas such as nonparametric tests, sequential analysis, and linear models. Prerequisites: STAT 241 with instructor permission or STAT 261.

Credits: 3

STAT 265 - Integrated Product Development

(Cross listed with BSAD 293.) Project-based course focusing on the entire product life cycle. Team dynamics, process and product design, quality, materials, management, and environmentally-conscious manufacturing. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Credits: 3

STAT 270 - Stochastic Processes in EE

Probability theory, random variables, and stochastic processes. Response of linear systems to random inputs. Applications in electrical engineering. Cross-listed with EE 270. Prerequisites: EE 171 and STAT 151.

Credits: 3

STAT 271 - Filtering of Time Series

Foundations of linear and nonlinear least squares estimation, smoothing and prediction, computational aspects, Kalman filtering, nonlinear filtering, parameter identification, and adaptive filtering. Cross-listed with EE 271. Prerequisite: EE 270.

Credits: 3

STAT 281 - Statistics Practicum

Intensive experience in carrying out a complete statistical analysis for a research project in substantive area with close consultation with a project investigator. Prerequisites: Any one of STAT 200, STAT 201, STAT 221 through STAT 237; or STAT 253; some statistical software experience. No credit for graduate students in Statistics or Biostatistics.

Credits: 1 to 4

STAT 295 - Advanced Special Topics

For advanced students. Lectures, reports, and directed readings on advanced topics. Prerequisite: As listed in course schedule.

Credits: 1 to 6

STAT 308 - Applied Biostatistics

The rationale and application of biostatistical methods in the biological, health and life sciences with emphasis on interpreting and reporting results. sciences. Cross-listings: MPBP 308, BIOS 308; Prerequisites: STAT 141 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

STAT 313 - Stat Analysis for Management

See BSAD 313.

Credits: 3

STAT 321 - Seminar in Advanced Statistics

Seminar presentations and discussions of statistical literature pertaining to the theoretical aspects of methods studied in STAT 221, STAT 223, STAT 224, STAT 225, and STAT 229, respectively. Corequisites: STAT 221 for STAT 321; STAT 223 for STAT 323; STAT 224 for STAT 324; STAT 225 or STAT 221 for STAT 325, STAT 229 for STAT 329. STAT 241 or STAT 261 recommended. Cross-listings: BIOS 321, BIOS 323, BIOS 324, BIOS 325, BIOS 329.

Credits: 1

STAT 323 - Seminar in Advanced Statistics

Seminar presentations and discussions of statistical literature pertaining to the theoretical aspects of methods studied in STAT 221, STAT 223, STAT 224, STAT 225, and STAT 229, respectively. Corequisites: STAT 221 for STAT 321; STAT 223 for STAT 323; STAT 224 for STAT 324; STAT 225 or STAT 221 for STAT 325, STAT 229 for STAT 329. STAT 241 or STAT 261 recommended. Cross-listings: BIOS 321, BIOS 323, BIOS 324, BIOS 325, BIOS 329.

Credits: 1

STAT 324 - Seminar in Advanced Statistics

Seminar presentations and discussions of statistical literature pertaining to the theoretical aspects of methods studied in STAT 221, STAT 223, STAT 224, STAT 225, and STAT 229, respectively Corequisites: STAT 221 for STAT 321; STAT 223 for STAT 323; STAT 224 for STAT 324; STAT 225 or STAT 221 for STAT 325, STAT 229 for STAT 329. STAT 241 or STAT 261 recommended. Cross-listings: BIOS 321, BIOS 323, BIOS 324, BIOS 325, BIOS 329.

Credits: 1

STAT 325 - Seminar in Advanced Statistics

Seminar presentations and discussions of statistical literature pertaining to the theoretical aspects of methods studied in STAT 221, STAT 223, STAT 224, STAT 225, and STAT 229, respectively. Corequisites: STAT 221 for STAT 321; STAT 223 for STAT 323; STAT 224 for STAT 324; STAT 225 or STAT 221 for STAT 325, STAT 229 for STAT 329. STAT 241 or STAT 261 recommended. Cross-listings: BIOS 321, BIOS 323, BIOS 324, BIOS 325, BIOS 329.

Credits: 1

STAT 329 - Seminar in Advanced Statistics

Seminar presentations and discussions of statistical literature pertaining to the theoretical aspects of methods studied in STAT 221, STAT 223, STAT 224, STAT 225, and STAT 229, respectively. Corequisites: STAT 221 for STAT 321; STAT 223 for STAT 323; STAT 224 for STAT 324; STAT 225 or STAT 221 for STAT 325, STAT 229 for STAT 329. STAT 241 or STAT 261 recommended. Cross-listings: BIOS 321, BIOS 323, BIOS 324, BIOS 325, BIOS 329.

Credits: 1

STAT 330 - Bayesian Statistics

Introduction to Bayesian inference. Posterior inference, predictive distributions, prior distribution selection. MCMC algorithms. Hierarchical models. Model checking and selection. Use of computer software. Pre/co-requisite: STAT 241 or STAT 251 or instructor permission.

Credits: 3

STAT 350 - Advanced Methods in Biostat

Essential topics in modern biostatistics including epidemiology studies, clinical trials, statsitical genetics, issues involved in secondary data analysis of complex surveys. Prerequisites: STAT 261 & STAT 200 or instructor permission. Cross-listed with BIOS 350.

Credits: 3

STAT 355 - Statisticl Pattern Recognition

Analysis of algorithms used for feature selection, density estimation, and pattern classification, including Bayes classifiers, maximum likelihood, nearest neighbors, kernels, discriminants, neural networks and clustering. Prerequsite: STAT 241 or STAT 251 or instructor permission. Cross-listing: CS 355/CSYS 355.

Credits: 3

STAT 360 - Linear Models

Theory of linear models, least squares and maximum likelihood estimation, fixed, random and mixed models, variance component estimation, introduction to generalized linear models, bootstrapping. Prerequisite: STAT 261 and knowledge of matrix algebra or instructor permission.

Credits: 3

STAT 369 - Applied Geostatistics

Introduction to the theory of regionalized variables, geostatistics (kriging techniques): special topics in multivariate analysis; Applications to real data subject to spatial variation are emphasized. Pre/co-requisites: STAT 223 or STAT 225; CS 016/CE 011 or permission. Cross-listings: STAT 369/CSYS 369.

Credits: 3

STAT 380 - Sem:Statistics & Biostatistics

Presentation and discussion of current topics, methodological research and applications in Statistics and Biostatistics by graduate students, faculty and guest speakers. Prerequisite: Permission.

Credits: .5 to 1

STAT 381 - Statistical Research

Methodologic or data analytic research culminating in oral and written reports to the faculty. Prerequisite: Permission. Cross-listing: BIOS 381.

Credits: 1 to 3

STAT 385 - Consulting Practicum

Supervised field work in statistical consulting. Experiences may include advising UVM faculty and students or clients in applied settings such as industry and government agencies. Prerequisites: Second year graduate standing in Statistics or Biostatistics and permission of Statistics Program Director. Cross-listing: BIOS 385.

Credits: 1 to 3

STAT 391 - Master's Thesis Research

Credits: 1 to 6

STAT 395 - Advanced Special Topics

Lectures or directed readings on advanced and contemporary topics not presently included in other statistics courses. Prerequisites: As listed in course schedule. Cross-listing: BIOS 395.

Credits: 1 to 3