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Statistical techniques find uses across nearly every scientific, medical, engineering, commercial, political, psychological, legal, and environmental field. Professional statisticians engage in varied initiatives: evaluating new vaccine efficacy, contributing to genome research, projecting stock market returns, assessing TV ad performance, and forecasting electoral outcomes.
In our modern world, we're constantly exposed to data-driven research findings produced through statistical analysis. While much of this data is reliable, some proves questionable. Grasping applied statistics enables you to thoughtfully evaluate numerical claims in media reports. Foundational statistical literacy should form an essential component of every individual's learning.
The University of Toronto Mississauga's Applied Statistics Specialist Program equips students with robust probability fundamentals and exposes them to diverse statistical applications. The Major and Minor Programs primarily focus on STA coursework while allowing combinations with other academic disciplines.