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001 - Monahan
ST 445 Introduction to Statistical Computing and Data Management

Course Description

Use of computers to manage, process and analyze data.

Course Syllabus

  • Overview of research data management
  • Techniques of physical file organization
  • Design of data management systems
  • Data editing
  • Data base updating
  • Alternative methods of data acquisition
  • Data inventory subsystems/audit trials
  • Security
  • Confidentiality
  • Data base closure/documentation
  • Graphics production
  • Use of matrix and programming features in design of macros
  • Computer simulation procedures

Course Prerequisites

  • None
Course Corequisites
  • ST 302
Recent Textbooks
  • SAS Applications Programming, by DiIorio

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Last Modified May 2006