What type of math is Statistics?

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<p>the pennstate app asks you how many of each type of math you have taken. what type of math is statistics?</p>

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<p>Statistics includes the calculation of mean, median, mode, and standard deviation/variances. It includes probability and confidence levels with the use of probability density functions such as the normal, student-t, chi-squared etc PDF. It also includes hypothesis testing and many more.</p>

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<p>^that’s not what I meant. I’ve already taken the course. the penn state app asks how many courses in these types of categories of math:
precalc, calc, trig, algebra, geometry, advanced math/math analysis, other</p>

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<p>Oh. It would fall under the category of “other”.</p>

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<p>its not math analysis?</p>

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<p>Math analysis? That is the rigorous formulation of calculus.</p>