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STAT 938Statistical Consulting

Units
0.50
Level
Graduate
Faculty
Mathematics
Subject
Statistics

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course will cover some of the basic tools of a statistical consultant. Topics will include the use of statistical packages, problem-solving techniques, discussion of common statistical consulting problems, effective communication of statistical concepts and management of consulting sessions.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention STAT 938, April 2019 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2021

MMATH Statistics success stories 2 points, 6 comments

“Hi there, any ex MMath Statistics graduates out there to share their experience on the course and career outlook?”

u/East_Tax9634: “… I took STAT841, STAT946 and STAT938 as my electives, and did research on an insurance related topic. I got interviewed for positions like data scientist, data analyst, credit risk analyst, counter-party credit risk analyst and etc. I ended up being in quantitative risk advisory. …”

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Winter 2019

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

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