• STAT 5630: Multivariate Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The subject matter includes derivation of multi-variate normal distributions, the Wishart, and related sampling distributions, multivariate estimation, confidence regions, and hypothesis testing are covered including topics as Hotelling's T squared, profile analysis, discriminate analysis, factor analysis, and cluster analysis. Prerequisite: STAT 4265, MATH 2250.
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• STAT 5650: Theory of Sampling

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Consists of the theory of simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, and regression and ratio estimation. Recent developments in sampling are presented. Prerequisite: STAT 4260, STAT 4155/5155.
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• STAT 5660: Comp Methods Stat

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Advanced statistical inference often relies on methods which are computationally intensive. The basic methods include Newton-Raphson; the EM algorithm; bootstrap and other resampling procedures; kernel density estimators; Laplace's method, importance sampling and MCMC, and saddlepoint and Edgeworth approximations. Prerequisite: STAT 5520.
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• STAT 5670: Mixed Models

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An advanced treatment of models with fixed and random effects. Topics include: model definitions, least- squares, analysis of variance techniques, likelihood procedures, and computational applications. Prerequisite: STAT 5620.
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• STAT 5680: Adv Bayesian Statistics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Philosophical principles underlying Bayesian and non-Bayesian statistics. Decision theoretic foundations of Bayesian statistics including loss functions, minimaxity, and admissibility. Construction of conjugate prior distributions and non-informative prior distributions. Bayesian point estimation, hypothesis tests and credible sets. Computational tools for Bayesian problems including Markov chain Monte Carlo (McMC) and other methods for approximating posterior distributions with some emphasis on implementation via a programming language or statistical computing software. As time and interest permit: the normal linear model, non-normal models, hierarchical models, Bayesian model averaging, other topics. Prerequisites: STAT 5380; 5420 and 5520.
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• STAT 5810: Seminar

  1.00 - 2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Research results are presented by statistics majors. (Faculty also present papers). Prerequisite: graduate status in statistics.
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• STAT 5820: Teaching of Statistics

  1.00 - 2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The following topics are presented and discussed: traditional and innovative teaching methods, assessment methods, the purpose of lectures and laboratories, in-class activities, projects, mathematics versus statistics, computer assistance, math anxiety, and group and one-on-one interaction guidelines. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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• STAT 5880: Adv Problems

  1.00 - 8.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Intended to develop the graduate student's ability to expand his theoretical knowledge by using library materials and working under close supervision of a faculty member who is an expert in the area of study. Prerequisite: 12 hours in statistics and consent of instructor.
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• STAT 5890: Advanced Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Special offerings beyond formal course work in thesis areas. Prerequisite: graduate status.
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• STAT 5920: Cont Reg: On Campus

  1.00 - 2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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