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StatisticSteve

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  1. I am currently an undergraduate student majoring in Mathematics and Industrial Engineering. I have been accepted to both Statistics and Operations Research PhD programs for this fall. I am having a hard time choosing between programs because I enjoy classes in both areas, and since I am an undergraduate I have not taken many advanced classes in both areas. I really enjoy data analysis and I know both areas have some data analysis, but I don’t know how they differ. Topics I liked in my classes include Linear Algebra, Regression Modeling, ANOVA, Hypothesis Testing, Discrete Systems Modeling, and Linear Programming. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for which direction I should go based on the classes I like. I have read that decision science is a topic that sort of combines both areas, but I am uncertain of exactly what this entails, so an explanation of what this is and how it differs from statistics would be helpful. What is the difference between data science and decision science? Finally, what is the main difference between Operations Research and Statistics at the PhD level? Thank you in advance for any advice!
  2. Undergrad Institution: Large public university, USNews #200-250 Major(s): Double Major: Industrial Engineering, Mathematics GPA: 3.99 Type of Student: Domestic, White Male GRE General Test: 170 Q , 158 V, 4 AW Math/Statistics Grades: Advanced Calculus (In-Progress), Complex Variables (In-Progress), Applied Statistical Analysis (A), Linear Algebra (A), Discrete System Modeling (A), Sampling and Experimental Design (A), Differential Equations (A), System Optimization (A), Deterministic Methods in Operations Research (A), Mathematical Statistics I&II (A’s), Calculus I&II&III(A’s), Calculus-based Physics (A) Research Experience: Improving scheduling for patients at the medical school to reduce no shows (In-progress); Created Regression trees in Statistical software to help improve efficiency of genetic algorithm for traffic simulation (Published paper in school journal, Won 2nd place at regional industrial engineering conference, Participated in state symposium); Assisted in lab collecting acoustics of ships from on-shore (Cancelled due to Covid) Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Tutored college algebra and elementary statistics Letters of Recommendation: I am uncertain of who I am going to choose to write my recommendations. I have two engineering faculty that have written recommendations for me before, one advised my earlier research project and one is advising the project I am working on now. Additionally, I believe my linear algebra professor would be willing to write a recommendation commenting on my mathematical skills. My mathematical statistics professor, who is also the graduate director of the master’s program at my school, would likely also write me a recommendation discussing my mathematical skills. Clubs and Organizations: Division 1 Track & Field, School Honors College, Engineering Honors Society (Must be 1/8 of class and unanimously approved by engineering faculty, Industrial engineering club (Vice-president) Skills: MATLAB, Minitab, LaTex I am interested in applying for Statistics PhD for the Fall 2023 semester. As far as research interests are concerned, I am an avid sports fan and am interested in sports statistics, I am hoping my experiences as a division 1 athlete can help me in this area. I am uncertain of what research area in statistics is the best for sports statistics. I have found that Bayesian techniques are increasingly being used in sports analytics, so this may be an area I would want to work in, however, I am not completely familiar with Bayes’ Theorem or know if this is the best area. I know some schools that have the statistics departments working in the area of sports. I found Harvard and CMU have quantitative sports conferences and faculty working in the area. NC State and Penn State also have faculty and sports analytics clubs. Virginia has a sports analytics lab and Virginia Tech has a Sports Analytics concentration. Any recommendations for other schools would be helpful. I am wondering if I should only apply to schools that have faculty or programs in sports statistics, or should I apply to more schools that have topics that are prevalent in sports statistics? Any advice or information about sports statistics would also be helpful. Additionally, I am curious based on my profile, what would be a good range of school rankings that I should look at. Thank you in advance for any guidance you provide!
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