STA 574 - Statistical Programming

This course focuses on statistical programming using software SAS and R. Emphasis will be placed on the data manipulation, including reading, processing, recoding, and reformatting of data. The approach will be to teach by example, with an emphasis on hands-on learning. Topics include, but are not limited to, data management, database programming, statistical graphics, generating statistical reports, Basic statistical procedures (routine), modifying and creating MACROs (Routines), and R functions for non-standard statistical methods. The course will also cover the basic SQL statements with SAS PROC SQL and use them to optimize SAS programs.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 282 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Statistics