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 The field of statistics provides the scientist with some of the most useful techniques for evaluating ideas, testing theory, and discovering the truth.  We live in an information age. We can start to make sense of it.  It is important for researchers and also consumers of research to understand statistics so that they can be informed, evaluate the credibility and usefulness of information, and make appropriate decisions.  Excellent career prospects

Mee-Ling Hon Academic Counselor, Undergraduate Program Administrative Staff Galen Shorack Professor Founding member of the Department of Statistics (UW) Peter Guttorp Professor 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Elizabeth Thompson Professor President of International Biometric Society

 Starting from Junior fall quarter, one class per quarter: STAT 340, 341, 342, 421, 423  MATH/STAT option

 MATH both required  STAT 302 required; only offered in winter - Alternatively, CSE 143  MATH 309 for math minor

 At least 3 courses (9 credits)  Highly recommended: STAT 403  Other options: - STAT/MATH ONLY if 396 was taken first AND STAT were also taken - STAT/MATH 491, 492

 MATH: 464, 483, , ,  ECON: 422, 424  CSE: 326, 331, 344, 373, 415  Never acceptable: STAT 481, CSSS 481, ECON 481, ECON 482, ECON 483, and MATH 309

 Main Goal: deal with data and uncertainties  Tools developed: Probability Theory, mathematical Statistics, Data analysis and the use of Statistical tools (R,SAS,excel…)  Skills mastered: Quantitative reasoning, data analysis and interpretation, statistical analysis and modeling.

 Go to Graduate School  Potential Divisions: ① Statistics ② Biostatistics ③ Applied Statistics ④ Acturial Science ⑤ Operational research ⑥ Applied Math(and related) ⑦ Data Science ⑧ Finance ⑨ Financial engineering ⑩ And more..

 Go to work  it is such an employable degree, spanning across a wide range of fields. Nearly every type of business uses statistics!  Careers: actuarial science, financial planning, risk management, drug development in pharmaceutical, statistical consulting, teaching, public health, military science, aerospace, computer technology and more…

Possible Positions Who employs mathematics/statistics graduates? Computer/ hardware/ software/ telecommunications companies Government Aerospace companies Banks/ investment firms/ insurance companies/ retail chains Research & development firms Consulting firms Biotechnology firms Engineering/ manufacturing firms Health/ medical/ pharmaceutical industries Universities/ colleges/ school boards …and many others!

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