Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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STAT 555 001 (CRN: 16094)
STATISTICAL CONSULTING
Long Title: STATISTICAL CONSULTING AND COLLABORATION
Department: Statistics
Instructor: Wang, Judy
Meeting: 10:00AM - 12:30PM M (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: STAT 545 OR STAT 553 OR STAT 613 OR STAT 615
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 14
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 2:29PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: Students will gain experience by working on real collaborative projects commonly encountered in practice. The goal of the course is to introduce students to projects where statistics and science meet and interact to produce knowledge. Students will learn to work with domain experts and collaborators to elicit the scientific question of interest, design studies, identify appropriate statistical analysis tools, and communicate results effectively in both oral and written forms. The course also addresses important topics related to developing productive collaborations, including building trust and mutual respect, effective communication, participation in multidisciplinary teams, and reproducible research.
This course is also offered at GSBS/MD Anderson Cancer Center as GS01 1723. Repeatable for Credit.