Introduction to Statistical Consulting
QAC 380
Spring 2012
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In this course, students will be exposed to realistic statistical and scientific problems that appear in typical interactions between statisticians and researchers. The goal is for students to apply what they have learned in their basic statistics and data analysis courses to gain greater experience in the areas of research collaboration, data management and analysis, and writing and presenting reports on the results of the analyses. An important objective of the course is to help develop communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the professional standards and the interpersonal skills necessary for effective statistical consulting. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Information Literacy, Quantitative Reasoning
Quantitative Reasoning. Using real data in a computer laboratory, students will develop a quantitative argument, formulate and test hypotheses using statistics, and observe and summarize relationships among their selected constructs. The emphasis is on reasoning rather than rote computation.
Information Literacy. By learning to use software applications, databases, and other technologies flexibly, students will develop an intellectual framework for understanding, finding, evaluating, and using information. The goal will be to promote lifelong learning through abilities that initially based on technology, will ultimately be independent of it.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM QAC, SBS QAC |
| Course Format: Laboratory | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: MATH132 OR ECON300 OR PSYC200 OR [QAC201 or SOC257 or GOVT201 or PSYC280 or NS&B280] |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CADS)(DATA-MN)(PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Relevant journal articles and on-line tutorials.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students will be required to provide oral and written reports throughout the semester.
4 oral presentations (3 brief presentations to class, and 1 final presentation to class and client which will serve as the final exam)
Final written report submitted in 3 individually graded parts during the course of the semester: 1) summary of project goals and methodology, 2) summary of preliminary data visualization and descriptive analyses, and 3) inferential results and conclusions
Graded weekly journal of recorded client interaction and progress on the project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Selection by brief interview with instructor. Students interested in taking this course should contact Professor Rose at x2406 or e-mail jrose01@wesleyan.edu.
The course will meet Monday and Wednesday 1:10-2:30. Every Wednesday 5:00-7:30 the instructor will be in the lab for individualized or small group instruction as needed.
Only one Wesleyan Univ. course can be taken as non-graded towards the major. |
| Instructor(s): Rose,Jennifer S. Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: ALLB204; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 16 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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