Prerequisites: Admission to the MSSP program. - Introduction to statistical methods relevant to research in the computational sciences. Core topics include probability theory, estimation theory, hypothesis testing, linear models, GLMs, and experimental design. Emphasis on developing a firm conceptual understanding of the statistical paradigm through data analyses.
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B2 |
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BRB 122 |
W 4:40 pm-5:30 pm |
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SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A1 |
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MWF 10:10 am-11:00 am |
Students registering for MA 677 must register for 2 components: 1) the lecture section: MA677 A1, 2) a discussion section: B1 or B2 |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B3 |
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M 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
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SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B4 |
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M 2:30 pm-3:20 pm |
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