STAT 581 - Statistical Consulting Practicum II
Summer 2013, Section 001 - 1.0 Credit
Schedule Number 175780
Important Dates
Reg Period: 2/5/2013 - 5/20/2013
First Day of Class: 5/13/2013
End of Class: 8/7/2013
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Course Description
Statistical consulting experience including client meetings, development of recommendation reports, and discussion of consulting solutions.
Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.
Prerequisites
STAT 580
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
Students are strongly recommended to have access to a PC in order to use the required software. The objective of this course is to provide statistics students with practical consulting and communication skills, such as how to present results verbally and in a written report, and how to work cooperatively with other researchers.
STAT 580 and 581 use the same textbook. Students should have already purchased this book. Cabrera, J. and McDougal, A. 2002. Statistical Consulting. Springer: New York. ISBN 978-0387988634
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Material Requirements
There are no required purchased materials for this course.
Technical Requirements
Please test your computer for requirements
Software Requirements
Requires: Students will need to have SAS 9.1.3, 9.2 or 9.3 to complete the requirements of this course. SAS 9.1.3 will NOT run on Windows 95, 98, or ME. Students will need to upgrade to the PROFESSIONAL version. Students may purchase SAS through the Penn State Computer Store at http://computerstore.psu.edu for approximately $30. Students will need to have their nine-digit PSU ID to purchase SAS.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.