MATH485 — Probability and Statistical Inference II

5 credits CIM Verified

Covers statistical methods for research including ANOVA, multiple regression, experimental design, and nonparametric procedures.

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Top occupation matches for this course
64.2% Biostatisticians 22t
64.0% Statisticians 17t
50.4% Data Scientists 13t
42.1% Bioinformatics Technicians 8t
41.5% Operations Research Analysts 7t

Learning Objectives & Matches

LO1 CIM

Use the least squares method to estimate parameters

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LO1

Perform analysis of variance (ANOVA) for comparing group means

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Statisticians 4.7/5
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Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.

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Biostatisticians 3.9/5
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Monitor clinical trials or experiments to ensure adherence to established procedures or to verify the quality of data collected.

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Biostatisticians 4.4/5
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Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.

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Statisticians 4.4/5
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Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.

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Clinical Data Managers 4.0/5
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Prepare data analysis listings and activity, performance, or progress reports.

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Biostatisticians 4.2/5
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Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research studies.

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Statisticians 4.5/5
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Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.

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Data Scientists
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Identify relationships and trends or any factors that could affect the results of research.

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Biostatisticians 4.2/5
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Develop or implement data analysis algorithms.

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Clinical Data Managers 3.7/5
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Analyze clinical data using appropriate statistical tools.

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LO2 CIM

Interpret model assumptions

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LO2

Apply multiple regression techniques for predictive modeling

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Statisticians 4.2/5
41% ok

Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.

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Statisticians 4.7/5
38% ok

Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.

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Operations Research Analysts 4.5/5
38% ok

Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.

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Mathematicians 3.9/5
37% ok

Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.

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Biostatisticians 4.2/5
37% ok

Develop or implement data analysis algorithms.

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Bioinformatics Technicians 3.9/5
36% ok

Develop or apply data mining and machine learning algorithms.

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Database Architects 4.0/5
36% ok

Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together, such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.

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Data Scientists
35% ok

Apply feature selection algorithms to models predicting outcomes of interest, such as sales, attrition, and healthcare use.

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Biostatisticians 4.4/5
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Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.

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Data Scientists
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Identify business problems or management objectives that can be addressed through data analysis.

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LO3 CIM

Perform reductions and simplifications of linear models

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LO3

Use nonparametric methods when distributional assumptions fail

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Statisticians 4.7/5
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Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.

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Mathematicians 3.9/5
35% ok

Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.

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Operations Research Analysts 4.0/5
35% ok

Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.

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Statisticians 4.5/5
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Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.

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Operations Research Analysts 4.0/5
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Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.

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Statisticians 4.2/5
33% ok

Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.

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Data Warehousing Specialists 3.6/5
32% ok

Select methods, techniques, or criteria for data warehousing evaluative procedures.

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Statisticians 3.4/5
31% ok

Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.

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Statisticians 4.3/5
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Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.

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Operations Research Analysts 4.4/5
30% ok

Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.

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LO4 CIM

Apply non-parametric statistical tests

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LO4

Design and analyze statistical experiments for research

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Statisticians 4.4/5
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Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.

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Mathematicians 3.7/5
58% ok

Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation.

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Statisticians 4.3/5
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Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques, and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.

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Data Scientists
50% ok

Analyze, manipulate, or process large sets of data using statistical software.

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Statisticians 4.5/5
50% ok

Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.

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Biostatisticians 3.6/5
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Collect data through surveys or experimentation.

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Statisticians 4.2/5
47% ok

Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.

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Statisticians 4.7/5
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Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.

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Data Scientists
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Design surveys, opinion polls, or other instruments to collect data.

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Biostatisticians 4.2/5
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Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research studies.

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LO5 CIM

Demonstrate the ability to computer software to analyze data sets

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LO5

Apply generalized linear models to various data types

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LO6 CIM

Interpret output from statistical software correctly

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LO6

Use statistical software for advanced data analysis

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LO7

Interpret and communicate statistical findings in research contexts

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