STT 832: Statistical Learning and Data Mining

Programming and Visualization

What You’ll Learn

Master R programming, statistical modeling, and data visualization techniques essential for sports analytics. Focus on practical implementation of statistical methods for real-world sports data challenges.

Why It’s Different

  • Hands-on R programming: Build fluency in the language of sports analytics
  • Real sports datasets: Work with actual team and player performance data
  • Visualization focus: Create compelling charts and dashboards
  • Statistical rigor: Understand when and why to use different analytical approaches

Prerequisites

MTH 801

Typical Workload: Programming assignments throughout the semester