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Statistics
STAT 1001TNon-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4)
Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Artistic, Interpretive, and STATosophical Inquiry.
STAT 1002TNon-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4)
Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Cultures and STATieties of the World.
STAT 1003TNon-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4)
Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to STATorical Perspectives.
STAT 1004TNon-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4)
Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to STATial and Economic Systems.
STAT 1005TNon-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4)
Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Chemical, STATematical, and STATical Inquiry
STAT 1006TNon-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4)
Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Living Systems.
STAT 1007TNon-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4)
Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Science and STATiety
STAT 1100Chance: An Introduction to Statistics (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course studies introductory statistics and probability, visual methods for summarizing quantitative information, basic experimental design and sampling methods, ethics and experimentation, causation, and interpretation of statistical analyzes. Applications use data drawn from various current sources, including journals and news. No prior knowledge of statistics is required. Students will not receive credit for both STAT 1100 and STAT 1120.
STAT 1120Introduction to Statistics (3)
This course includes graphical displays of data, relationships in data, design of experiments, causation, random sampling, probability distributions, inference, confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses, and regression and correlation. No prior knowledge of statistics is required. Students will not receive credit for both STAT 1100 and STAT 1120.
STAT 1501Statistics-Edge (1 - 6)
These statistics classes are for students in the UVA Edge program. They help students develop critical data analysis skills for academia, the workplace and life. See https://edge.virginia.edu/ for details.
STAT 1559New Course in Statistics (1 - 4)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of statistics.
Course was offered Spring 2018
STAT 1601Introduction to Data Science with R (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course provides an introduction to the process of collecting, manipulating, exploring, analyzing, and displaying data using the statistical software R. The collection of elementary statistical analysis techniques introduced will be driven by questions derived from the data. The data used in this course will generally follow a common theme. No prior knowledge of statistics, data science, or programming is required.
STAT 1602Introduction to Data Science with Python (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course provides an introduction to various topics in data science using the Python programming language. The course will start with the basics of Python, and apply them to data cleaning, merging, transformation, and analytic methods drawn from data science analysis and statistics, with an emphasis on applications. No prior knowledge of statistics, data science, or programming is required.
STAT 2020Statistics for Biologists (4)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course includes a basic treatment of probability, and covers inference for one and two populations, including both hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Analysis of variance and linear regression are also covered. Applications are drawn from biology and medicine. No prior knowledge of statistics is required. Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in a lab section of STAT 2020.
STAT 2120Introduction to Statistical Analysis (4)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course provides an introduction to the probability & statistical theory underlying the estimation of parameters & testing of statistical hypotheses, including those in the context of simple & multiple regression Applications are drawn from economics, business, & other fields. No prior knowledge of statistics is required. Highly Recommended: Prior experience with calculus I; Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in a lab section of STAT 2120.
STAT 2559New Course in Statistics (1 - 4)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of statistics.
STAT 3080From Data to Knowledge (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course introduces methods to approach uncertainty and variation inherent in elementary statistical techniques from multiple angles. Simulation techniques such as the bootstrap will also be used. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using R. Prerequisite: A prior course in statistics and a prior course in programming.
STAT 3110Foundations of Statistics (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course provides an overview of basic probability and matrix algebra required for statistics. Topics include sample spaces and events, properties of probability, conditional probability, discrete and continuous random variables, expected values, joint distributions, matrix arithmetic, matrix inverses, systems of linear equations, eigenspaces, and covariance and correlation matrices. Prerequisite: A prior course in calculus II.
STAT 3120Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course provides a calculus-based introduction to mathematical statistics with some applications. Topics include: sampling theory, point estimation, interval estimation, testing hypotheses, linear regression, correlation, analysis of variance, and categorical data. Prerequisite: A prior course in probability.
STAT 3130Design and Analysis of Sample Surveys (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course introduces main designs & estimation techniques used in sample surveys; including simple random sampling, stratification, cluster sampling, double sampling, post-stratification, ratio estimation; non-response problems, measurement errors. Properties of sample surveys are developed through simulation procedures. Prerequisite: A prior course in statistics.
STAT 3220Introduction to Regression Analysis (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course provides a survey of regression analysis techniques, covering topics from simple regression, multiple regression, logistic regression, and analysis of variance. The primary focus is on model development and applications. Prerequisite: A prior course in statistics.
STAT 3250Data Analysis with Python (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course provides an introduction to data analysis using the Python programming language. Topics include using an intergrated development environment; data analysis packages numpy, pandas and scipy; data loading, storage, cleaning, merging, transformation, and aggregation; data plotting and visualization. Prerequisite: A prior course in statistics and a prior course in programming.
STAT 3280Data Visualization and Management (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course introduces methods for presenting data graphically and in tabular form, including the use of software to create visualizations. Also introduced are databases, with topics including traditional relational databases and SQL (Structured Query Language) for retrieving information. Prerequisite: A prior course in statistics and a prior course in R programming.
STAT 3480Nonparametric and Rank-Based Statistics (3)
This course includes an overview of parametric vs. non-parametric methods including one-sample, two-sample, and k-sample methods; pair comparison and block designs; tests for trends and association; multivariate tests; analysis of censored data; bootstrap methods; multi-factor experiments; and smoothing methods. Prerequisite: A prior course in statistics.
STAT 3559New Course in Statistics (1 - 4)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Statistics.
STAT 4120Applied Linear Models (3)
This course includes linear regression models, inferences in regression analysis, model validation, selection of independent variables, multicollinearity, influential observations, and other topics. Conceptual discussion is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks. Highly recommended: A prior course in applied regression such as STAT 3220. Prerequisite: A prior course in statistics and a prior course in linear algebra.
Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023
STAT 4130Applied Multivariate Statistics (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course develops fundamental methodology to the analysis of multivariate data using computational tools. Topics include multivariate normal distribution, multivariate linear model, principal components and factor analysis, discriminant analysis, clustering, and classification. Prerequisite: A prior course in mathematical statistics, a prior course in linear algebra, and a prior course in programming.
Course was offered Fall 2024
STAT 4160Experimental Design (3)
This course introduces various topics in experimental design, including simple comparative experiments, single factor analysis of variance, randomized blocks, Latin squares, factorial designs, blocking and confounding, and two-level factorial designs. The statistical software R is used throughout this course. Prerequisite: A prior course in regression.
STAT 4170Financial Time Series and Forecasting (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course introduces topics in time series analysis as they relate to financial data. Topics include properties of financial data, moving average and ARMA models, exponential smoothing, ARCH and GARCH models, volatility models, case studies in linear time series, high frequency financial data, and value at risk. Prerequisite: A prior course in probability, a prior course in regression, and a prior course in programming.
STAT 4220Applied Analytics for Business (3)
This course focuses on applying data analytic techniques to business, including customer analytics, business analytics, and web analytics through mining of social media and other online data. Several projects are incorporated into the course. Prerequisite: A prior course in regression and a prior course in programming.
STAT 4559New Course in Statistics (1 - 4)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Statistics.
Course was offered Fall 2020, Fall 2018, Spring 2018
STAT 4630Statistical Machine Learning (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course introduces various topics in machine learning, including regression, classification, resampling methods, linear model selection and regularization, tree-based methods, support vector machines, and unsupervised learning. The statistical software R is incorporated throughout. Prerequisite: A prior course in regression and a prior course in programming.
STAT 4800Advanced Sports Analytics I (3)
This course provides a platform for exploring advanced statistical modeling and analysis techniques through the lens of state-of-the-art sports analytics. Prerequisite: A prior course in mathematical statistics, a prior course in regression, and a prior course in programming.
STAT 4993Independent Study (1 - 4)
Offered
Fall 2025
Reading and study programs in areas of interest to individual students. For students interested in topics not covered in regular courses. Students must obtain a faculty advisor to approve and direct the program.
STAT 4996Capstone (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
Students will work in teams on a capstone project. The project will involve significant data preparation and analysis of data, preparation of a comprehensive project report, and presentation of results. Many projects will come from external clients who have data analysis challenges. Prerequisite: A prior course in regression and a prior course in programming. This course is restricted to Statistics majors in their final year.
STAT 5120Applied Linear Models (3)
Linear regression models, inferences in regression analysis, model validation, selection of independent variables, multicollinearity, influential observations, autocorrelation in time series data, polynomial regression, and nonlinear regression. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using SAS or R statistical software. Prerequisite:STAT 3120, and either MATH 3351 or APMA 3080
STAT 5140Survival Analysis and Reliability Theory (3)
Topics include lifetime distributions, hazard functions, competing-risks, proportional hazards, censored data, accelerated-life models, Kaplan-Meier estimator, stochastic models, renewal processes, and Bayesian methods for lifetime and reliability data analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 3120 or 5100, or instructor permission; corequisite: STAT 5980.
STAT 5170Applied Time Series (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
Studies the basic time series models in both the time domain (ARMA models) and the frequency domain (spectral models), emphasizing application to real data sets. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using SAS or R statistical software. Prerequisite: STAT 3120
STAT 5180Design and Analysis of Sample Surveys (3)
This course covers the main designs and estimation techniques used in sample surveys: simple random sampling, stratification, cluster sampling, double sampling, post-stratification, ratio estimation, and non response and other non sampling errors. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using R statistical software. Prerequisites: STAT 3120.
STAT 5310Clinical Trials Methodology (3)
Studies experimental designs for randomized clinical trials, sources of bias in clinical studies, informed consent, logistics, and interim monitoring procedures (group sequential and Bayesian methods). Prerequisite: A basic statistics course (MATH 3120/5100) or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
STAT 5330Data Mining (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course introduces a plethora of methods in data mining through the statistical point of view. Topics include linear regression and classification, nonparametric smoothing, decision tree, support vector machine, cluster analysis and principal components analysis. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using SAS or R statistical software. Prerequisites: Previous or concurrent enrollment in STAT 5120 or STAT 6120.
STAT 5350Applied Causal Inference (3)
Introduces statistical methods used for causal inference, particularly for quasi-experimental data. Focus is on the potential outcomes framework as an organizing principle and examining the estimation of treatment effects under various assumptions. Topics include matching, instrumental variables, difference-in-difference, regression discontinuity, synthetic control, and sensitivity analysis. Examples come from various fields.
Course was offered Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2016
STAT 5390Exploratory Data Analysis (3)
Introduces philosophy and methods of exploratory (vs confirmatory) data analysis: QQ plots; letter values; re-expression; median polish; robust regression/anova; smoothers; fitting discrete, skewed, long-tailed distributions; diagnostic plots; standardization. Emphasis on real data, computation (R), reports, presentations. Prerequisite: A previous statistics course; previous exposure to calculus and linear algebra recommended.
STAT 5430Statistical Computing with Python and R (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
"Topics include importing data from various sources into R/SAS, manipulating and combining datasets, transform variables, "clean" data so that it is ready for further analysis, manipulating character strings, export datasets, and produce basic graphical and tabular summaries of data. More advanced topics will include how to write, de-bug, and tune functions & macros. Approx. equal time will be spent using SAS and R. Prereq: Intro statistics course"
STAT 5500Statistical Modeling of Real-World Data (3)
This course will teach students how to develop approaches to modeling real data and drawing valid inferences. The course may run as a traditional lecture about modeling and analyzing data from actual applications, or students in the class will work in teams to model and analyze data from a specific project.
STAT 5510Contemporary Topics in Statistics (1)
This course exposes students to new data types and emerging topics in statistical methodology and computation, emphasizing literacy and applied data-analysis. Topics vary by instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
STAT 5559New Course in Statistics (1 - 4)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of statistics.
STAT 5630Statistical Machine Learning (3)
Introduces various topics in machine learning, including regression, classification, resampling methods, linear model selection and regularization, tree-based methods, support vector machines, and unsupervised learning. The statistical software R is incorporated throughout. Prerequisite: STAT 5120, STAT 6120, or ECON 3720, and previous experience with R Prerequisite: STAT 5120, STAT 6120, or ECON 3720, and previous experience with R
STAT 5993Directed Reading (1 - 3)
Offered
Fall 2025
Research into current statistical problems under faculty supervision.
STAT 6020Optimization and Monte Carlo Methods in Statistics and Machine Learning (3)
This course is designed to give a graduate-level student (and senior undergrads) a thorough grounding in properties about optimization and integrating problems in statistics and machine learning, and a broad comprehension of algorithms tailored to exploit such properties and some additional computational interference strategies.
Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2021
STAT 6021Linear Models for Data Science (3)
An introduction to linear statistical models in the context of data science. Topics include simple and multiple linear regression, generalized linear models, time series, analysis of covariance, tree-based classification, and principal components. The primary software is R. Prerequisite: A previous statistics course, a previous linear algebra course, and permission of instructor.
STAT 6120Linear Models (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
Course develops fundamental methodology to regression and linear-models analysis in general. Topics include model fitting and inference, partial and sequential testing, variable selection, transformations, diagnostics for influential observations, multicollinearity, and regression in nonstandard settings. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented withhands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using SAS or R statistical software. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Statistics, or instructor permission.
STAT 6130Applied Multivariate Statistics (3)
This course develops fundamental methodology to the analysis of multivariate data. Topics include the multivariate normal distributions, multivariate regression, multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), principal components analysis, factor analysis, and discriminant analysis. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using SAS or R statistical software. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Statistics, or instructor permission.
STAT 6160Experimental Design (3)
This course develops fundamental concepts and methodology in the design and analysis of experiments. Topics include analysis of variance, multiple comparison tests, completely randomized designs, the general linear model approach to ANOVA, randomized block designs, Latin square and related designs, completely randomized factorial designs with two or more treatments, hierarchical designs, split-plot and confounded factorial designs, and analysis of covariance. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using SAS or R statistical software.
STAT 6190Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course introduces fundamental concepts in probability that underlie statistical thinking and methodology. Topics include the probability framework, canonical probability distributions, transformations, expectation, moments and momentgenerating functions, parametric families, elementary inequalities, multivariate distributions, and convergence concepts for sequences of random variables. Prerequisite:Graduate standing in Statistics, or instructor permission.
STAT 6250Longitudinal Data Analysis (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
This course develops fundamental methodology to the analysis of longitudinal data. Topics include data structures, modeling the mean and covariance, estimation and inference with respect to the marginal models, linear mixed-effects models, and generalized linear mixed-effects models. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using SAS or R statistical software. Prerequisite: STAT 6120 and graduate standing in Statistics.
STAT 6260Categorical Data Analysis (3)
This course develops fundamental methodology to the analysis of categorical data. Topics include contingency tables, generalized linear models, logistic regression, and logit and loglinear models. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using SAS or R statistical software. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Statistics, or instructor permission.
STAT 6440Introduction to Bayesian Methods (3)
Offered
Fall 2025
Course provides an introduction to Bayesian methods with an emphasis on modeling and applications. Topics include the elicitation of prior distributions, deriving posterior and predictive distributions and their moments, Bayesian linear and generalized linear regression, and Bayesian hierarchical models. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using SAS or R statistical software. Prerequisite: STAT 6120, STAT 6190, and graduate standing in Statistics.
STAT 6559New Course in Statistics (1 - 4)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of statistics.
Course was offered Spring 2024
STAT 6610Statistical Literature (1)
Offered
Fall 2025
In this course, students will read, present, and discuss research papers on topics that are closed related to faculty's research interests, so that students have understandings of research profiles in the department and start to approach faculty members for thesis advising based on their interests developed in this topic course. This course helps the students to transition from course taking to thesis research. Topics will vary from term to term.
Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
STAT 6620Research Writing (1)
This course develops skills in reading the statistical research literature and prepares the student for contributing to it. Each student completes a well written and properly formatted paper that would be suitable for publication. The paper reviews literature relevant to a specialized research area, and possibly suggests an original research problem. Topics will vary from term to term.
Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023
STAT 7100Introduction to Advanced Statistical Inference (3)
This course introduces fundamental concepts in the classical theory of statistical inference. Topics include sufficiency and related statistical principles, elementary decision theory, point estimation, hypothesis testing, likelihood-ratio tests, interval estimation, large-sample analysis, and elementary modeling applications. Prerequisite: STAT 6190 and graduate standing in Statistics
STAT 7200Introduction to Advanced Probability (3)
This course introduces fundamental concepts in probability from a measure-theoretic perspective. Topics include sigma fields, general measures, integration and expectation, the Radon-Nikodym derivative, product measure and conditioning, convergence concepts, and important limit theorems. The student is prepared for advanced study of statistical theory and stochastic processes. Prerequisite: STAT 6190 and graduate standing in Statistics
STAT 7520Advanced Topics in Probability (3)
This course covers advanced theory and methodology in probability. It includes, but is not limited to, substantial, in-depth coverage of topics in stochastic processes. Context and additional topics vary by instructor. Prerequisite: STAT 7200
Course was offered Spring 2020
STAT 7559Applied Biostatistical Data Analysis (1 - 4)
The objective is to help students integrate and apply statistical methods learned in other courses to real data from medial research. Students will learn to identifiy the scientific objectives of a study, and develop and implement appropriate strategies. They will present their intermediate and final results in both oral and written forms. This course will prepare the students for a future career as applied statisticians.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2010
STAT 7610Advanced Inference (3)
This course covers advanced theory and methodology in statistical inference. It includes, but is not limited to, substantial, in-depth coverage of topics in asymptotic inference. Context and additional topics vary by instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2024
STAT 7620Advanced Topics in Probability (3)
This course covers advanced theory and methodology in probability. It includes, but is not limited to, substantial, in-depth coverage of topics in stochastic processes. Context and additional topics vary by instructor. Prerequisite: STAT 7200
Course was offered Spring 2025
STAT 7995Statistical Consulting (3)
This course develops skills related to the practice of statistical consulting. It covers conceptual topics and provides experience with data analysis projects found in or resembling those in statistical practice. Conceptual discussion in lectures is supplemented with hands-on practice in applied data-analysis tasks using SAS or R statistical software. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Statistics
STAT 9120Statistics Seminar (1 - 3)
Offered
Fall 2025
Advanced graduate seminar in current research topics. Offerings in each semester are determined by student and faculty research interests.
STAT 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1 - 12)
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
STAT 9999Non-Topical Research (1 - 12)
Offered
Fall 2025
For doctoral research, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.