Program Description:

Statistics studies the collection, description, analysis, and interpretation of data. It is a data-driven science about how numbers help us understand the world, predict future events, and analyze information. Statistics uses mathematics to understand practical problems, as well as specialized tools for prediction and forecasting using data and models. Statistics is heavily used in scientific fields and research contexts. It is also used in areas like business, social sciences, government, and manufacturing. At the U of R, you can take one of four bachelor’s degree programs and one certificate program in statistics: