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Statistics

Statistics is the science of modeling data arising in many fields, including those in the social, biological, health, physical and engineering sciences. 

Since variability is inherent in data, probability is an integral part of these models. Statistics and probability build on mathematics and the information contained in data to create knowledge using established processes, such as the scientific method. Statistics is also fundamental to making informed decisions in the face of uncertainty.

How will I focus my studies?

A minor in statistics is available to all WVU students. Applied statistics and a mathematical statistics tracks are available.

Learn more at the Statistics site