This course is an integral part of the Systems Engineering major and field of study and emphasizes the statistical analysis of data related to systems analysis and design. The over-arching course goal is to develop critical consumers and providers of statistical information. The course builds on the core probability and statistics course and introduces statistics applications fundamental to the design and analysis of simulations and engineering systems. Specific topics include parameter estimation, tests of hypotheses, analysis of variance, multiple linear regression, two-level factorial designs and survey design and analysis. The course emphasizes the importance of knowing and understanding the assumptions associated with the use of inferential statistics as well as the usefulness of statistical software packages. The basic principles learned in this course will facilitate data analysis in support of Army acquisition and system re-design decision-making. Ethical implications in the analysis and presentation of experimental results, as well as interactions with decision makers, are addressed.
