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MATH 491 — SENIOR THESIS

5 credits CIM Verified
4
Objectives
40
Matches
0
Reviewed
12
Occupations
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Top occupation matches for this course
53.7% Biostatisticians 18t
51.6% Statisticians 12t
52.0% Clinical Data Managers 11t
78.0% Mathematicians 10t
40.4% Document Management Specialists 10t

Learning Objectives & Matches

LO1 CIM

Synthesize pertinent mathematical background material

10 O*NET task matches
Batch:
Mathematicians 4.2/5
41% ok

Mentor others on mathematical techniques.

Mathematicians 3.7/5
40% ok

Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.

Mathematicians 3.8/5
40% ok

Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.

Data Scientists
38% ok

Propose solutions in engineering, the sciences, and other fields using mathematical theories and techniques.

Mathematicians 4.1/5
38% ok

Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science.

Operations Research Analysts 3.7/5
37% ok

Break systems into their components, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.

Computer and Information Resea 3.6/5
36% ok

Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.

Operations Research Analysts 3.6/5
36% ok

Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.

Mathematicians 3.2/5
35% ok

Develop computational methods for solving problems that occur in areas of science and engineering or that come from applications in business or industry.

Operations Research Analysts 4.4/5
34% ok

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

LO2 CIM

Independently research mathematical concepts

10 O*NET task matches
Batch:
Mathematicians 3.8/5
67% ok

Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.

Mathematicians 3.7/5
56% ok

Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.

Mathematicians 4.2/5
53% ok

Mentor others on mathematical techniques.

Mathematicians 4.1/5
52% ok

Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science.

Data Scientists
51% ok

Propose solutions in engineering, the sciences, and other fields using mathematical theories and techniques.

Statisticians 3.4/5
50% 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.

Operations Research Analysts 3.6/5
48% ok

Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.

Operations Research Analysts 4.4/5
48% ok

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

Statisticians 4.2/5
47% ok

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

Mathematicians 3.7/5
45% ok

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

LO3 CIM

Write a professional report adhering to scholarly standards

10 O*NET task matches
Batch:
Digital Forensics Analysts
56% ok

Write technical summaries to report findings.

Biostatisticians 4.4/5
54% ok

Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.

Bioinformatics Technicians 3.8/5
54% ok

Participate in the preparation of reports or scientific publications.

Mathematicians 4.1/5
53% ok

Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.

Computer and Information Resea 3.1/5
52% ok

Develop performance standards, and evaluate work in light of established standards.

Clinical Data Managers 3.4/5
52% ok

Contribute to the compilation, organization, and production of protocols, clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, or other controlled documentation.

Statisticians 3.9/5
52% ok

Report results of statistical analyses in peer-reviewed papers and technical manuals.

Business Intelligence Analysts 4.6/5
52% ok

Generate standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data for review by executives, managers, clients, and other stakeholders.

Penetration Testers
51% ok

Write audit reports to communicate technical and procedural findings and recommend solutions.

Business Intelligence Analysts 3.4/5
50% ok

Create or review technical design documentation to ensure the accurate development of reporting solutions.

LO4 CIM

Summarize the professional report in an oral presentation

10 O*NET task matches
Batch:
Digital Forensics Analysts
64% ok

Write technical summaries to report findings.

Business Intelligence Analysts 4.6/5
53% ok

Generate standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data for review by executives, managers, clients, and other stakeholders.

Clinical Data Managers 3.4/5
48% ok

Contribute to the compilation, organization, and production of protocols, clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, or other controlled documentation.

Biostatisticians 4.4/5
48% ok

Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.

Biostatisticians 4.0/5
47% ok

Prepare articles for publication or presentation at professional conferences.

Business Intelligence Analysts 3.4/5
47% ok

Create or review technical design documentation to ensure the accurate development of reporting solutions.

Statisticians 4.5/5
45% ok

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

Statisticians 4.3/5
45% ok

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

Statisticians 3.9/5
44% ok

Report results of statistical analyses in peer-reviewed papers and technical manuals.

Software Developers 3.7/5
44% ok

Prepare reports or correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, or status.

Source: Course learning outcomes from EWU's official Course Inventory Management (CIM) system. O*NET task matches are computed by comparing each learning outcome statement against every O*NET task statement using sentence-embedding similarity; faculty review confirms which matches count as preparation evidence.