Curriculum guidelines for bachelor of arts degrees in statistical science
Tarpey T.; Acuna C.; Cobb G.; De Veaux R.
2002
Journal of Statistics Education
12
10.1080/10691898.2002.11910667
Curriculum guidelines for a bachelor of arts degree in statistical science are proposed. These guidelines are intended for liberal arts colleges, and other institutions where statistics is taught in departments of mathematics. A flexible curriculum is described consisting of three main parts: mathematics, core statistical topics and a substantive area of study. The curriculum guidelines permit and actively encourage the rethinking of traditional courses and the development of new courses. Guidelines for a minor in statistical science are also proposed. The guidelines are the result of an Undergraduate Statistics Education Initiative workshop held in Alexandria, Virginia in April 2000. Copyright © 2002 by Thaddeus Tarpey, Carmen Acuna, George Cobb, and Richard De Veaux, all rights reserved.
Liberal arts; Statistics major; Undergraduate Statistics Education Initiative (USEI)
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