Highlights of the department
- The department of Statistics was established in 2013. Its offers a 4-year Undergraduate Programme in B.Sc. Statistics (hons.) based on NEP 2020.
- The department also offers two credit-based Add-on certificate courses in Biostatistics and Data Analysis using SPSS.
- The department facilitates internship opportunities for its students at the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Bihar and other Private and Corporate sectors.
- R, Minitab and SPSS programming have been incorporated into the B.Sc. (Statistics) undergraduate syllabus, providing students with essential tools for advanced studies and research
- The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to prepare students for various national-level competitive examinations, including UPSC (ISS), BPSC, IIT-JAM, GATE, and others.
- The department regularly organizes co-curricular activities like guest lectures, poster-making competitions, speech competitions, and celebration of National Statistics Day.
- Emphasis is placed on nurturing positive work ethics, life skills, and scientific temperament among students.
- Practical and analytical skills are developed through assignments, CIA, annual projects, and research presentations under SRP and BSR scheme.
- Faculty members also participate in research activities, seminars, conferences, workshops and professional development programmes.
- A structured Mentor System is in place to guide students in both academic and personal matters.
- Academic exchange programmes are organized to broaden students’ perspectives and provide exposure to diverse learning experiences.
- The department offers dedicated consultancy and hands-on support services in research and data analysis, underscoring its commitment to applied learning and scholarly advancement.
Activities
ADD-ON CERTIFICATE COURSE IN DATA ANALYSIS USING SPSS
Conducted by: DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
HoD: Dr. Moon, Head, Department of Statistics, Patna Women’s College
Coordinator: Dr. Nishtha Bhardwaj, Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, Patna Women’s College About the Course The Programme is being launched with a view:
- The course provides practical training in data analysis using SPSS software.
- It helps students learn data management, statistical techniques and interpretation of results for research purposes.
- The course is useful for applications in social sciences, health sciences, business analytics and academic research.
PROGRAMME OUTCOME: Upon the completion of program, the students will be able to:
- Examine various hypotheses involved, and identify and consult relevant resources to find their rational answers.
- Develop capability to identify logical flaws and loopholes in the arguments of practicing Statisticians, analyse and synthesize data from a variety of sources and accordingly draw conclusions
- Develop original thinking for formulating new problems and providing their solutions.
- Develop effective and confident analytical skill after completion of the course.
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME
- Demonstrate an application of statistical tools and techniques in almost all fields which are indispensable for people working in fields like agriculture, business, management, economics, finance insurance, education, research, etc.
- Demonstrate the diverse knowledge of statistical techniques for pursuing higher studies
- Apply statistical tests judiciously to a variety of data sets to arrive at some valid conclusions.
- Examine basic statistical issues in a more logical and methodical manner
JOB POTENTIAL
- Employment opportunities as Data Analyst, Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant using SPSS in research institutions and organizations.
- Career prospects in market research companies, healthcare sectors and academic projects involving statistical data analysis.
- Scope for work in government departments, NGOs and private industries requiring data interpretation and report preparation using SPSS.
COURSE OUTCOME
- Learn to navigate and efficiently use SPSS for data analysis.
- Develop basic knowledge of using SPSS Software.
- Understand the concepts of graphical representation.
- Understand the concepts of measures of central tendency.
- Forecasting the characteristics of any given data.
- Conduct descriptive Statistics in various fields.
- Utilizing SPSS to enhance Statistical Analysis.
- Interpretating and design data in more accurate ways.
CERTIFICATE COURSE
- Paper I (2 Credits): Fundamentals of SPSS and Descriptive Data Analysis
- Paper II (2 Credits): Applied Statistical Analysis using SPSS
- Paper III (2 Credits): SPSS Applications, Data Visualization and Project Work
ADD-ON CERTIFICATE COURSE IN DATA ANALYSIS USING SPSS
Conducted by: DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
HoD: Dr. Moon, Head, Department of Statistics, Patna Women’s College
Coordinator: Dr. Nishtha Bhardwaj, Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, Patna Women’s College
About the Course
The Programme is being launched with a view:
v The course provides practical training in data analysis using SPSS software.
v It helps students learn data management, statistical techniques and interpretation of results for research purposes.
v The course is useful for applications in social sciences, health sciences, business analytics and academic research.
PROGRAMME OUTCOME:
Upon the completion of program, the students will be able to:
v Examine various hypotheses involved, and identify and consult relevant resources to find their rational answers.
v Develop capability to identify logical flaws and loopholes in the arguments of practicing Statisticians, analyse and synthesize data from a variety of sources and accordingly draw conclusions
v Develop original thinking for formulating new problems and providing their solutions.
v Develop effective and confident analytical skill after completion of the course.
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME
v Demonstrate an application of statistical tools and techniques in almost all fields which are indispensable for people working in fields like agriculture, business, management, economics, finance insurance, education, research, etc.
v Demonstrate the diverse knowledge of statistical techniques for pursuing higher studies
v Apply statistical tests judiciously to a variety of data sets to arrive at some valid conclusions.
v Examine basic statistical issues in a more logical and methodical manner
JOB POTENTIAL
v Employment opportunities as Data Analyst, Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant using SPSS in research institutions and organizations.
v Career prospects in market research companies, healthcare sectors and academic projects involving statistical data analysis.
v Scope for work in government departments, NGOs and private industries requiring data interpretation and report preparation using SPSS.
COURSE OUTCOME
v Learn to navigate and efficiently use SPSS for data analysis.
v Develop basic knowledge of using SPSS Software.
v Understand the concepts of graphical representation.
v Understand the concepts of measures of central tendency.
v Forecasting the characteristics of any given data.
v Conduct descriptive Statistics in various fields.
v Utilizing SPSS to enhance Statistical Analysis.
v Interpretating and design data in more accurate ways.
CERTIFICATE COURSE
Paper I (2 Credits): Fundamentals of SPSS and Descriptive Data Analysis
Paper II (2 Credits): Applied Statistical Analysis using SPSS
Paper III (2 Credits): SPSS Applications, Data Visualization and Project Work






























