DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to expose you to the essential ideas of nonparametric and sequential statistical methods of data analysis. This course develops inferential procedures that are valid under a wide range of shapes for the population distribution and for sequential sampling. Topics include: statistical inferences based on counts, ranks, runs; randomization methods; and the uses and properties of the sequential probability ratio test. You will also gain proficiency in the use of R statistical software.
PREREQUISITES: STSCI 3080/MATH 4710 and STSCI 4090/MATH 4270
GRADING: S/U or Letter
CREDITS: 4