STAT 376: Nonparametric Statistics and Survey Sampling

Objectives: By the end of this course, a successful student will:

  • Achieve a working knowledge of how to analyze data where traditional assumptions may not be true.
  • Know the strengths and weaknesses present in various sampling strategies.
  • Demonstrate a moderate level of proficiency using Microsoft Excel and either/both SPSS and MINITAB.
  • Understand difficulties inherent in real world data collection.
  • Use the techniques learned on a major project involving a real world phenomenon of interest to the campus community.
  • Work successfully in an unstructured team setting solving unforeseen problems as they arise

The syllabus and other materials can be found here:

Syllabus: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IJZsagKKeIpDQNz85cpkI0Cr6TJsorNHbOCggLvUlhU/edit?usp=sharing

Project Handout:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dSz1NRZTtQQSIDmIIT_DiPHqf03-By_Yn6-DV6nw4HE/edit?usp=sharing