The first study of why people struggle to solve statistical problems reveals a preference for complicated rather than simpler, more intuitive solutions -- which often leads to failure in solving the ...

In the 12th episode of Cosmos, which aired on December 14, 1980, the program’s co-creator and host Carl Sagan introduced television viewers to astronomer Frank Drake’s eponymous equation. Using it, he ...

Understanding numbers isn’t just for scientists or students. It’s a skill that helps you make smarter choices in your everyday life. Whether you’re calculating the odds of something happening, ...

Finding π using random numbers and probability. This short demonstrates a Monte Carlo approach, showing how randomness and statistics can converge to an accurate estimate of pi through repeated trials ...

Statistics is the science of learning from data. The theoretical foundation of statistics lies in probability theory, which is applied to decision-making under uncertainty. Data science consists of ...

Statistics influence nearly everything. That is, the information and context derived from statistical analysis help to shape important decisions that have local, national, and global impacts. For ...

At SLU, mathematics courses are organized so that engineering and physics students can easily strengthen their degree programs by getting a minor or second major in mathematics. Since SLU’s ...

The information presented here is intended to describe the course goals for current and prospective students as well as others who are interested in our courses. It is not intended to replace the ...

The Department of Applied Mathematics offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in statistics and data science through the College of Arts and Sciences. The BA degree is designed with an emphasis on inter- and ...