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Programs in Statistics L-41 e LM-82

Degree Course Chief: Massimo Attanasio

Administrative Office: Leonarda Capuano

University of Palermo offers two Degree Courses in Statistics:

• First Level Degree: Statistics for Data Analysis
• Second Level Degree: Statistical Sciences

 

Introduction

Since early 70’s, University of Palermo developed a long scientific and cultural tradition in statistics. It allowed the development of a solid training in different aspects, such as environment, social, economy, and assessment.

 

Student profile

Math and computer science are the core topic, therefore the student in Statistics has to be confident in them. Students should be interested in understanding and analyzing different phenomena (economic, social, demographic, medical, etc.).  

 

Why study Statistics?

No matter what you call them—statistical scientists, data scientists, quants or analysts—statisticians are a diverse group of people with one thing in common: they use statistics to draw valuable insights from data. Statistics is not just about data analysis or numbers; it is about understanding the world around us. And because the opportunities in statistics are so diverse, you can apply your knowledge to nearly any area you're passionate about, such as the environment, healthcare, human rights and sports.
Statisticians contribute to society in many ways, from protecting endangered species and managing the impacts of climate change to making medicines more effective and reducing hunger and disease. The ways in which statisticians make the world a better place are vast and varied.

 

Some famous citations and papers

"I like to think of statistics as the science of learning from data...It presents exciting opportunities for those who work as professional statisticians. Statistics is essential for the proper running of government, central to decision making in industry, and a core component of modern educational curricula at all levels."
Jon Kettenring
American Statistical Assocition President, 1997

 

"I keep saying the sexy job in the next ten years will be statisticians. People think I'm joking, but who would've guessed that computer engineers would've been the sexy job of the 1990s?"
Hal Varian
Google's Chief Economist Hal Varian on Statistics and Data
Full article

The Excitement of a Career in Statistics (by Hahn and Doganaksoy)
Full article

Why smart statistics are the key to fighting crime (by Anne Milgram)
See the full video here