STATS 429 · STAT 429Statistical Consulting in Data Science
Statistics · 4 units · Graduate professional courses (400-499)
Recommended: course 413. Examination of the theory and practice of statistical consulting in data science. Addresses consulting problems in collaborative and interdisciplinary settings. Application of statistical methods, including hierarchical linear modeling, survey design and evaluation, reliability and validity assessment, factor-analytic methods, and sample size and power analysis to real-world consulting questions. Evaluation of ethical issues in statistics, data science, and artificial intelligence, including fairness, transparency, accountability, and sources of bias. Development of communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through a team-based consulting project.
Letter grading.
When it runs
Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
Requisites
Official UCLA wording
Requisite: course 402. Preparation: working knowledge of R. Limited to Master of Applied Statistics and Data Science students.
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Requires
Everything that has to come before this course, not just the courses named in the requisite above.
STATS 429
- STATS 402Applied Regression
1 direct requisite. The whole upstream is here — 1 course over 1 level. Every course here opens its own tree.
Unlocks
What this course is a requisite for, and what those courses lead to in turn.
No course in the catalog lists this as a requisite.