2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Statistics Minor
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Visit the Statistics academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Biostatistics department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Admission Criteria
Current UB students wishing to add or change their minor to Statistics, submit the Minor Application Form. Introductory Courses (12 credits)
Statistics Core (14 credits)
Total Credits Required for Major: 26
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes. Academic Requirements
- GPA 2.500 required in introductory courses.
Learning Outcomes
Students completing the statistics major are expected to have demonstrated knowledge of the following: - An understanding of probability theory, its application to everyday problems and the important role probability plays in data analysis and decision making.
- The ability to identify the proper statistical technique needed for the analysis of data in a variety of contexts.
- How to design data collection experiments in a way that allows for optimal decision making while being subject to real-world constraint.
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