STAT 6220 - Preparation of Large Data Sets for Statistical Analysis

Students will use standard database software, spreadsheets and relational databases, to learn how to handle large data sets in preparation for statistical analysis. They will learn how to enter and query databases that have already been constructed and be exposed to basics of building relational databases. It is anticipated that Excel, Access, and Oracle are software packages to be used in the course, but choice is dependent on course instructor.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: An introductory course in statistics such as STAT 2600 or STAT 3640. Experience with spreadsheets and/or programming language is beneficial.

Credits 3 hrs.

Notes:
Open to Graduate Students Only.