Statistics and Applied Statistics
Please note: Information on this page relates to the 2013 academic year unless otherwise specified.
On this page:
- Overview
- Undergraduate Information
- Postgraduate Information
- How To Find Out More
- Related Subjects and Careers
- List of Courses
This subject is taught by the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Operations Research.
Overview
Statistics is concerned with the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, and provides a mathematical tool for understanding an information-rich world. By studying both theory and practice, a Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Statistics gives students a solid education in the informed analysis of experimental and survey results.
The study of Statistics provides an extremely useful complement to a range of other subject areas including sciences, geography, linguistics, and social policy. Advanced-level theoretical courses offer a range of options within a Statistics major, and a combination with Operations Research should also be considered.
As information technology expands the opportunities to gather and analyse statistics, those with expertise in this area will be increasingly in demand. A firm foundation in statistics is a highly marketable skill for a graduate to have.
Undergraduate Information
BSc major requirements
- 30 points from MATH 100-199, STAT 100-199
- Either STAT 292 or MATH 277, 15 points from MATH 200-299, STAT 200-299, and 30 further 200-level points from the Science Schedule
- 30 points from STAT 300-399, 30 further points from MATH 300-399, STAT 300-399, OPRE 300-399, provided that 15 points may be replaced by an approved 300-level course from another subject
First-year courses
The Statistics major can be taken with either a Mathematical or Applied emphasis.
Although not explicitly stated in the majoring requirements, all students should include one (or both) of MATH 177 or STAT 193 in their first year programme.
- MATH 177 is highly recommended for a major in Statistics (with Mathematical Statistics emphasis) or Operations Research.
- STAT 193 is highly recommended for a major in Statistics (with Applied Statistics emphasis).
- MATH 177 and STAT 193 can be successfully combined.
- Students need to take MATH 142 and MATH 151 to proceed to some of the second year STAT and OPRE courses.
Entry criteria for first-year courses
- Entry to MATH 177 requires at least 16 Level 3 NCEA Mathematics credits, including 12 credits of Calculus. Otherwise students are advised to take STAT 193.
Postgraduate Information
Information about postgraduate study in Statistics can be found on the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Operations Research website.
How To Find Out More
You can order more information on this subject by registering on our Request for Study Material database.
Victoria's Student Recruitment, Admission and Orientation Office offers advice on courses and help with planning your degree.
Contact the Science Faculty Office for information on Admission, qualifications and courses, course advice and selection criteria, exemptions and prerequisites and your Application to Study.
Statistics and Applied Statistics courses are taught within the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Operations Research, Cotton Building.
Dr Ivy Liu
Programme Director
Phone: 04 463 5648
Email: i-ming.liu@msor.vuw.ac.nz
School Office
Phone: 04 463 5666
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Related Subjects and Careers
| Related Subjects | Careers |
|---|---|
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Computer Science Ecology and Biodiversity Econometrics Education Geography Maori Studies |
Actuary Banking Bioinformatics Data Analyst Demographer Economic analyst Financial analyst Government Market researcher Policy analyst Social science researcher Survey designer |
List of Courses
Please note: the list below shows undergraduate-level courses only. For postgraduate courses, see the list of all Statistics courses.
| On this page: |
| 100 Level Courses |
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MATH 177 – Probability and Decision Modelling |
| 200 Level Courses |
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MATH 277 – Mathematical Statistics |
STAT 292 – Applied Statistics 2A |
STAT 293 – Applied Statistics 2B |
| 300 Level Courses |
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MATH 377 – Probability and Random Processes |
STAT 332 – Statistical Inference |
STAT 334 – Special Topic |
STAT 339 – Special Topic |
STAT 391 – Mathematical Methods for Applied Statistics |
STAT 392 – Sample Surveys |
STAT 393 – Linear Models |
STAT 394 – Multivariate Statistics |