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  1. Hey guys, I'm an undergraduate third year statistics major and I was wondering if I could get some advice on course selection. Next quarter I have the option of taking Time Series Analysis or Nonparametric Statistics. I've only taken the calc series, linear algebra, and taking regression analysis this quarter. I will be taking Analysis of Variance with one of these classes next quarter. The course descriptions are: Applied Time Series Analysis: Time series relationships, cyclical behavior, periodicity, spectral analysis, coherence, filtering, regression, ARIMA and state-space models; Applications to data from economics, engineering, medicine environment using time series software. Applied Statistical Methods: Nonparametric Statistics: Sign and Wilcoxon tests, Walsh averages. Two-sample procedures. Inferences concerning scale. Kruskal-Wallis test. Measures of association. Chi square and Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests. Because I might possibly be pursuing biostatistics in grad school (not 100% sure yet) the time series analysis class would be more beneficial? What do you guys think? Which one do you think will more difficult? Thanks.
  2. I'm currently an undergraduate statistics major, and I have room for a minor. I was wondering which minor (computer science or mathematics) would be the most useful for graduate school. I would need to take 5 upper division courses in either department to satisfy the minor requirements. My statistics major already includes upper division linear algebra, programming in C, and mathematical statistics. Which courses from either department would be the most beneficial? Thank you.
  3. Thank you for your response. When you decided to apply for graduate programs, did you only apply to Masters programs because your GPA was around a 3.5 or did you apply because you weren't interested in PhD programs?
  4. Although differential equations is not required, do you think it will be beneficial to take the course? Or do you recommend taking another upper division statistics course, assuming I have already taken mathematical statistics?
  5. Hello, I'm currently an undergrad Statistics major at UC Davis, and I was interested in applying to a Statistics or Biostatistics graduate program in a couple years. However, after reading all these threads and profile evaluations, I'm kind of discouraged... Everyone here seems to have near perfect GPA, and I don't see any profiles here with GPAs less than a 3.5. I'm an A and B (mostly Bs) student and my GPA is a little less than a 3.5. I'm currently looking for research experience, as I know this is important, and I'm trying to talk to my professors for research assistant positions. My question is, if I maintain a GPA around a 3.4/3.5, do I have a shot at a decent Stat/Biostat PhD program? I was thinking schools around the caliber of my own institution. Do you think going to a Masters program will give me better chance at these schools? Thanks.
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