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Statistics
Rapid advances in technology and the growing reliance on quantitative research have broadened the application of statistical reasoning to virtually all walks of life. Statistical techniques are widely used in research, industry, manufacturing, commerce, and government. The BS in Statistics program provides training in contemporary statistical techniques, as well as their theoretical background. By way of the Statistics elective courses, the program can be tailored to lead you to a wide variety of career choices in business or industry, or to prepare you for further studies in graduate school. Also, students who complete the BS in Statistics will automatically fulfill the necessary requirements for the Mathematics minor.
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Contact — Statistics Program
For more information about the Statistics program, contact Dr. Steven Tedford, Mathematics Department Chair — mathdept@misericordia.edu.
Our Mathematics faculty support the Statistics program with a mix of applied and theoretical expertise to prepare students for careers in data analysis, research, and more.
Featured Mathematics Dept. News
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