Dr. Gary Sneddon
email: msvu.ca
Phone: 902-457 6261
Office: EV361
Research Interests: Statistics
Statistics is the art of turning data into
information. Built on a mathematical foundation, statistics involves the
collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data. It is used in
academic disciplines from the natural sciences and engineering to the social
sciences and humanities and applications abound in government, business, and
industry. We see statistics all around us on the internet, on television, in
books, magazines, and newspapers as well as in academic journals. Every day we
see charts and graphs, hear discussions of results from political surveys, and
read about economic, sociological, and market research. A case can be made that
every informed citizen needs a fundamental understanding of statistics. A
demonstrable knowledge of statistics enhances career prospects and is vital for
those going into any research program. The mathematics department offers both a
minor and a concentration in applied statistics, and for those who wish to
study the subject more deeply, our mathematics major includes additional
courses specializing in statistics.