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Applied Statistics and Data Analysis Certificate

Applied Statistics and Data Analysis Certificate

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For distance education and registration questions:

Jenny Hannifin
Continuing Education
(970) 491-2665
jhannifin@learn.colostate.edu

For academic advising questions:

Jana Anderson, Ph.D.
Statistics
(970) 491-7454
anderson@stat.colostate.edu

Certificate Overview

Statistics is the science of collection, organization, analysis, and explanation of data. In this series of four courses, students gain an introduction to probability and statistical theory, a two-term sequence on data analysis, and additional training in multivariate analysis, spatial analysis, or environmental statistics.

In its August 2009 article, For Today's Graduate, Just One Word: Statistics, The New York Times recognized statistics as a growing field noting "The rising stature of statisticians [...] is a byproduct of the recent explosion of digital data."

This Applied Statistics and Data Analysis Certificate provides professionals and graduate students in diverse fields with a short-term training program to improve their statistical and data analysis skills.

This certificate is a companion to the Statistics Master's Degree and certificate courses can be applied toward that degree.

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Requirements

The program requires a moderate math background including college algebra (plus two semesters of college-level calculus if taking STAT 315). Students must earn an overall minimum 3.0 GPA in the program to earn the certificate.

Courses already taken by distance through the statistics department at Colorado State University can be applied to this certificate. Transfer courses are not accepted for this certificate.

Curriculum

Studies include an introduction to probability and statistical theory, a two-term sequence on data analysis, and additional training in spatial analysis, environmental statistics, or multivariate analysis.

STAT 301 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (3 cr.)
OR
STAT 315 - Statistics for Engineers and Scientists (3 cr.)
STAT 511 - Design and Data Analysis for Researchers I (4 cr.)
STAT 512 - Design and Data Analysis for Researchers II (4 cr.)
OR
STAT 540 - Data Analysis and Regression (3 cr.)
STAT 460 - Applied Multivariate Analysis (3 cr.)
OR
STAT 523 - Quantitative Spatial Analysis (3 cr.)
OR
STAT 547 - Statistics for Environmental Monitoring (3 cr.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions about taking distance statistics courses - how exams work, how you interact with faculty and fellow students, or how long it takes? Contact us or visit the Department of Statistics FAQ page.

Certificate at a Glance

Delivery

Online and DVD/VCD. On-campus attendance is not required.

Total Credits

13 - 15 credits

Tuition

$520 per credit

Time Frame

Completion of the certificate varies based on the amount of credits completed each semester.

Designed For

Students whose mathematical or statistical skills are underdeveloped, or those attempting to meet the requirements of other programs.

What You Will Earn

Upon completion of this series of courses with passing grades, you earn a Certificate of Completion. Individual courses, but not the certificate, will appear on your official University transcript.