STAT 580 - Statistical Consulting Practicum I

Summer 2013, Section 001 - 2.0 Credits
Schedule Number 183823

Important Dates

Reg Period: 2/28/2013 - 5/20/2013
First Day of Class: 5/13/2013
End of Class: 8/7/2013

Course Description

General principles of statistical consulting and statistical consulting experience. Preparation of reports, presentations, and communication aspects of consulting are discussed.

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 502; STAT 503, STAT 504, STAT 506

Sample Course Syllabus

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Costs and Fees

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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.  

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Material Requirements

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Material Title	Edition	Author	ISBN	Source
Statistical Consulting		Cabrera, Javier	9780387988634	MBS
SAS 9.3 Student License and Media	9.3		SASSTUWIN7	CAC

Technical Requirements

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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 the current version of 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.

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