Applied Statistics Practicum
Overview
The goal of the one-semester Practicum is to bring students face-to-face with the experience of statistical
research in a real-world setting. Students will participate actively in a semester-long applied statistical
project, such as an internship or collaborative research assistantship involving more planning and implementation
than the smaller projects assigned in a classroom setting.
To prepare students with skills both in writing report and giving presentation, within one year of completion of
the Practicum project, students will be required to attend the Applied Statistics Seminar (AMSC 761) and give
one talk (at least 1/2 hour) primarily focusing on the work done during the Practicum.
Course Description
AMSC 760
Applied Statistics Practicum
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: at least one full year of graduate study in Applied Statistics,
plus approval by SAC of a written project proposal
Students will spend one semester, a minimum 10 hours per week(or 120 hours in total), in an internship or collaborative
research-laboratory setting working on a substantive applied quantitative project with significant
statistical content. The completion of this course contains 3 parts:
- Meet with SAC members and attend preparatory seminar before the practicum.
Submit proposal and obtain approval from the SAC.
- Participate in an applied statistical project on- or off- campus.
- Produce a formal written report in the range of 15-30 pages.
Note: The course AMSC 760 has been applied for but not yet officially approved.
Administration of the Practicum
- The Statistics Consortium will coordinate a newly proposed Graduate Statistics Internship program to monitor and arrange the off-campus Practicum.
- AMSC will appoint one faculty mentor to the course AMSC 760 each year. AMSC office staff together with the faculty mentor will handle the practical issues related to ensuring Practicum work meets AMSC guidelines.
Additional Information
- Student can choose to take the Practicum during the summer with no less than 120 hours spent in a paid or unpaid position.
- The Practicum is not restricted to AMSC students. All students with sufficient trainning in statistics can register for Practicum.
- RA position contracted only with an on-campus research lab is not qualified for the Practicum.
Resources
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Candidacy Resources
Candidacy Requirements
Candidacy Examination Proposal Form (prospectus)
Prospectus Examples
Oral Exam Announcement
Exam Report - Candidacy
Application for Admission to Candidacy
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