Statistics ,Minor
Actuarial Science, Big Data, Data Driven Decision Making, Data Science, Mathematical Science, quality management, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
In the age of big data, nearly every industry is seeking individuals with specialized skill sets in collecting, organizing, analyzing and interpreting complex numerical data. Gain a basic understanding of the tools needed to make sense of analytics and data.
Data is the lifeblood of decision-making, and the discipline of statistics focuses on how to gain insights from data. If you are in a STEM major and wish to significantly increase your grasp of statistics and probability at the upper-division level, the minor program in statistics is intended for you. It's an excellent addition if you are interested in data and data analytics.
The core courses provide foundational skills in probability, the analysis of distributions and the most common methods of inference. Later, more advanced coursework allows for specialization in nonparametric regression, statistical computing, multivariate analysis or other specialized topics.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley or Online
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in statistics consists of 15 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
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STP 281 Statistical Analysis for Researchers
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STP 420 Introductory Applied Statistics
(QTRS)
If STP 281 is being applied toward a major requirement, an STP upper-division elective may be completed as a substitution.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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STP 310 Design and Analysis of Experiments
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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STP 311 Regression and Time Series Analyses
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Up to three credit hours of individualized instruction (499) may apply toward the statistics electives requirement.
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BS in statistics
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
The completion of a minor program in statistics indicates to employers and graduate school admission committees that graduates have had significant training in the proper handling, analysis and interpretation of data.
Graduates work in a variety of fields, including government, business, health care and technology.
School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
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