Q: I am working on my dissertation and I urgently need help with the statistical analysis. What resources are available to me?
A: The university has an excellent team of statistical consultants at the ITS Social Science, Statistics & Mapping Group. Follow the link to get contact information. In addition, a 1-pt course has been established to provide limited statistical consultation and guidance. E10.2401 (formerly E10.2101) is offered Spring terms only. Follow this link for a course description.

Q: Should I take Basic Statistics, Educational Statistics or Biostatistics?
A: If you are a doctoral student, you must take two terms of either Educational Statistics or Biostatistics. There are important differences between the emphasis in each course. Look at Statistics course policies and Policy exceptions for more detailed information. Master's students may take any of the three options, but those pursuing health majors should consider the Biostatistics sequence as it is oriented toward those disciplines.

Q: Who should take the Introductory Biostatistics E10.1995 course?
A: If you are an undergraduate or Master's student with an interest in health sciences and related disciplines, then the one term E10.1995 may be appropriate. This course covers most of the material in the full-year Biostatistics (E10.2995-2995) course, but at the level of a "consumer" of statistics. E10.1995 takes a case-based approach, in which interpreting readings from the literature is emphasized over numerical computations.

Q: Do I need to take a statistics course before taking Empirical Research Methods?
A: This depends on the instructor, so it is recommended that you review the syllabi for that term. In general it is not a prerequisite, but it is considered helpful, so taking it as at least a co-requisite is advised.

Q: Do I need to take Educational Statistics before taking Advanced Quantitative Methods?
A: Yes, both terms I & II. Biostatistics I & II is a valid prerequisite as well. Look at Statistics course policies and Policy exceptions for more detailed information. It is possible to have this waived with prior equivalent statistical training. Basic Statistics I & II is not an acceptible prerequisite.

Q: What is the purpose of the Statistical Counseling course E10.2401 (formerly E10.2101) and how often does it meet?
A: The purpose of this quantitative analysis course is given here and it is intended for PhD students. It should be noted that the student who wishes to learn the methods required for her dissertation should enroll in an advanced methods course. The consulting course offers advice and consultation, not instruction. It meets once at the beginning of the term (time to be arranged as a group), and then you meet individually with the instructor once or twice in the term, and perhaps once more as a group at the end of term.

Q: I have a scheduling conflict with an IDRS course I want to take. Are there other courses in the school you would recommend?
A: It is recommended that you take courses in the IDRS program whenever possible, so first consult the two-year IDRS schedule given here. We have compiled a list of possible univeristy-wide alternatives/supplements in a Related Courses link.

Q: I am a student at a university other than NYU and would like to enroll in a course. Can I do this?
A: Yes, as long as you have the equivalent course prerequisites. You have to enroll as a non-matriculated/special student, and information on this process is available here.