Statistics A.B.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Statistics requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Statistics foundations: 12 sh
Study design and analysis: 4 sh
Select one study design and analysis course from the following:
| STS 3230 | Methods in Survey Design, Sampling & Estimation | 4 sh |
| STS 3250 | Design and Analysis of Experiments | 4 sh |
Statistical computing: 4 sh
Select one statistical computing course from the following
| STS 3270 | Statistical Computing for Data Management | 4 sh |
| STS 3300 | Statistical Methods for Data Analytics | 4 sh |
Statistics electives: 4 sh
Select at least one course from the following:
| STS 3230 | Methods in Survey Design, Sampling & Estimation | 4 sh |
| STS 2560 | Applied Nonparametric Statistics | 4 sh |
| STS 3250 | Design and Analysis of Experiments | 4 sh |
| STS 3270 | Statistical Computing for Data Management | 4 sh |
| STS 3300 | Statistical Methods for Data Analytics | 4 sh |
| STS 3410/MTH 3410 | Probability Theory and Statistics | 4 sh |
| STS 3470 | Statistical Computing for Simulation and Theory | 4 sh |
The same course cannot count for a study design and analysis or statistical computing requirement and as an elective.
Mathematical foundations: 4 sh
Select one course from the following:
Capstone
A related experiential/capstone experience approved by the department (2-4 sh). Approved options included:
| STS 4980 | Statistics Practicum | 4 sh |
| STS 4985 | Internship in Statistics | 2-4 sh |
| STS 4999 | Independent Research in Statistics | 2-4 sh |
Total Credit Hours: 30-32
Concentrations
Select twelve semester hours from one of the following concentrations: 12 sh
Statistical Methods in Natural Science
Students may select at most four semester hours at the 1000 level. If a 3 sh course has an accompanying 1 sh lab, this lab course must be taken with the course.
Statistical Methods in Social Science
Students may select at most one of the following courses counting toward the concentration: /ant-1120'>ANT 1120, /eco-1000'>ECO 1000, PHS 2010, /pol-1110'>POL 1110, /psy-1000'>PSY 1000, /soc-1110'>SOC 1110.
All graduating statistics majors are required to satisfactorily complete a senior comprehensive evaluation. This evaluation is not an exam, but it will require students to reflect upon related experiential accomplishments undertaken while completing the major. It is recommended that majors save work from their statistics courses to complete these reflections.
Program Outcomes
Statistics promotes quantitative critical thinking skills that should serve the student in the rest of their course of studies at Elon and in their professional and educational careers after graduation. Upon graduation, students should be able to:
Design and critique strategies for acquiring data —such as sample surveys, experiments, observational studies, and simulations—as appropriate to the investigative context.
Apply statistical concepts to solve real-world problems and interpret results.
Effectively use at least two statistical software or programming languages with an emphasis on computational reproducibility.
Reflect on ethical implications of data-based decisions and technologies.
Clearly and accurately communicate statistical concepts, methods, and results to address specific audiences (technical and non-technical).
Total Credit Hours: 42-44