Statistics - Minor in Data Analytics

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This minor is for students who are interested in learning from data but may have little or no data analysis background. It requires no prior experience with statistics, computing, or data analysis. Students completing this minor will gain significant experience with working with data to prepare for analysis, drawing conclusions from data, and communicating conclusions.

Prerequisites: None

REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR IN DATA ANALYTICS

Required Courses

Introduction to data analysis and computing:
STAT 1601 - Introduction to Data Science with R Credits: 3
OR
STAT 1602 - Introduction to Data Science with Python Credits: 3
Statistical linear models:
STAT 3220 - Introduction to Regression Analysis Credits: 3
OR
ECON 3720 - Introduction to Econometrics Credits: 4
Data visualization and management:
STAT 3280 - Data Visualization and Management Credits: 3
OR
STAT 4260 - Databases Credits: 3
AND
STAT 4310 - Data Visualization and Presentation Credits: 3
Data Analytics:
STAT 4220 - Applied Analytics for Business Credits: 3
OR
STAT 4630 - Statistical Machine Learning Credits: 3

Complete One Approved Elective

STAT 3080 - From Data to Knowledge Credits: 3
STAT 3120 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics Credits: 3
STAT 3130 - Design and Analysis of Sample Surveys Credits: 3
STAT 3240 - Coding in Matlab/Mathematica with Applications Credits: 3
STAT 3250 - Data Analysis with Python Credits: 3
STAT 3480 - Nonparametric and Rank-Based Statistics Credits: 3
STAT 4160 - Experimental Design Credits: 3
STAT 4170 - Financial Time Series and Forecasting Credits: 3
STAT 4210 - Big Data Tools Credits: 3
STAT 4220 - Applied Analytics for Business Credits: 3
STAT 4260 - Databases Credits: 3
STAT 4310 - Data Visualization and Presentation Credits: 3
STAT 4630 - Statistical Machine Learning Credits: 3
STAT 4996 - Capstone Credits: 3
ASTR 4140 - Research Methods in Astrophysics Credits: 3
BIOL 4230 - Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics Credits: 4
ECON 4710 - Introduction to Forecasting and Time Series Econometrics Credits: 3
ECON 4720 - Econometric Methods Credits: 3

Additional Information

For more information contact the Department of Statistics, 103 Halsey Hall, P.O. Box 400135, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4135; (434) 924-3222; www.stat.virginia.edu.