STA 257 - Topics: The UK and Ireland: History of Statistics (FEE) (1)

Students will walk the path of historical statisticians in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, both physically and in thought. Students will learn about, and critique the reasoning of, the founders of statistics, their circumstances, and sometimes flawed reasoning, that led to the creation of major statistical concepts such as correlation and hypothesis testing. Students will additionally learn about, and engage with, cryptography, data visualization, early computers, epidemiology, experimental design, gathering of information, sports statistics, and the role statistics played in the eugenics movement.

Course Cost: $5,350; Total course cost may be reduced by up to 75% with InAct funding. Apply via the InAct Portal by April 1, 2024. Nonrefundable deposit of $150 due April 15, 2024 for all 24-25 off-campus courses. Students must be in good academic, disciplinary, and financial standing with the College at the time of registration and one month prior to the beginning of the course. Details of this policy are available in the catalogue. Prerequisite: STA 201