STAT 3717 - Statistical Methods
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40825,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Paul Nachim
Email: pmnachim@ysu.edu
Course Description
3717. Statistical Methods. Probability and statistics designed for students majoring in the natural sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, testing hypotheses, analysis of variance, regression and nonparametric statistics. Use of personal computers with computer software will be required. Credit will not be given for both STAT 3717 and STAT 3743. Prereq.: "C" or better in one of MATH 1552, MATH 1570, MATH 1571, MATH 1571H, MATH 1581, MATH 1581H, MATH 1585H or equivalent. 4 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis (6th edition) | Roxy Peck, Tom Short & Chris Olsen |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | 1.1 – 1.4 2.1 – 2.5 |
The Role of Data Analysis Collecting Data Sensibly |
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| 8/31 | 3.1 – 3.5 | Graphical Methods for Describing Data | |
| 9/7 | 4.1 – 4.5 | Numerical Methods for Describing Data | |
| 9/14 | 5.1 – 5.3 | Summarizing Binary Data | |
| 9/21 | 6.1 – 6.7 | Probability | |
| 9/28 | 7.1 -7.8 | Random Variables and Distributions | |
| 10/5 | 8.1 – 8.3 9.1 – 9.4 |
Sampling Variability and Distributions Estimation Using a Single Sample |
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| 10/12 | 10.1 – 10.6 | Hypothesis Testing Using a Single Sample | |
| 10/19 | 11.1 – 11.4 | Comparing Two Populations or Treatments | |
| 10/26 | 12.1 – 12.3 | The Analysis of Categorical Data and Goodness of Fit | |
| 11/2 | 13.1 – 13.6 | Simple Linear Regression and Correlation | |
| 11/9 | 14.1 – 14.5 | Multiple Regression Analysis | |
| 11/16 | 15.1 -15.2 | Analysis of Variance | |
| 11/23 | 16.1 – 16.3 | Nonparametric Statistical Methods | |
| 11/30 | Catch up and Review |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.