విక్రమ సింహాపురి విశ్వవిద్యాలయం
VIKRAMA SIMHAPURI UNIVERSITY
(Accredited with NAAC 'A' Grade CGPA 3.23)

 
 

Significance of the Department

The Statistics department plays a crucial role within the university, serving both academic and practical purposes. Academically, it provides essential quantitative skills to students across various disciplines, equipping them with the tools to analyze and interpret data effectively. This is increasingly important in an era where data-driven decision-making is ubiquitous in fields ranging from social sciences and economics to healthcare and engineering. By fostering a deep understanding of statistical principles, the department not only enhances students' ability to conduct rigorous research but also cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are invaluable in today's complex world.

Beyond academia, the Statistics department contributes significantly to research and innovation. Faculty members engage in cutting-edge research that advances statistical theory and its application across diverse domains. Their work often intersects with interdisciplinary teams, driving collaborative research efforts that address real-world challenges. Moreover, the department serves as a consulting hub, offering expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and statistical modeling to researchers within and beyond the university. This outreach not only enhances the reputation of the university but also fosters partnerships with industry, government, and non-profit sectors, thereby enriching the broader community through evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation. Thus, the Statistics department serves as a pivotal academic pillar, bridging theory with practice and facilitating knowledge dissemination that impacts both scholarly pursuits and societal progress.

The field of statistics is the science of learning from data. Statistical knowledge helps you use the proper methods to collect the data, employ the correct analyses, and effectively present the results. Statistics is a crucial process behind how we make discoveries in science, make decisions based on data, and make predictions. Statistics allows you to understand a subject much more deeply.

In general, statistics can be defined as a branch of applied research which is concerned with the development and application methods for collecting, organizing, presenting, analyzing and interpreting quantitative data in such a way that the reliability of conclusions based on data may be evaluated in terms of probability statements. The statistical methods and procedures are use full for socio-economic development. Statistical methods are applied to enormous numerical facts with an objective that “behind every figure there’s a story”. Thus, it can be used in a diversified field of   study; some of the functions of statistics can be as follows:

  1. To present facts in a definite form
  2. Statistics facilitates comparisons
  3. Statistics gives guidance in the formulation of suitable policies
  4. Statistics can be formulated well in advance for predictions
  5. Statistical methods are helpful in formulating, testing hypothesis and develop new theories

Statisticians offer critical guidance in producing trustworthy analyses and predictions. Along the way, statisticians can help investigators avoid a wide variety of analytical traps.

Scope of Career Opportunities

One can find a career in statistical profession by doing activities such as solving problems in a wide variety of fields and apply mathematical and statistical knowledge to social, economic problems. Careers that incorporate statistics can be found in a wide variety of disciplines. Here are a few examples of fields which use statistics, i.e agriculture, business, industry, computer science, health sciences, government, private, scientific and other disciplines.

Thestudents can also apply for the Indian Statistical Services, Civil Services and Indian Economic Services exams.

The job roles

  1. Statistician
  2. Lecturer
  3. Professor
  4. Content Analyst
  5. Statistics Trainer
  6. Data Scientist
  7. Consultant
  8. Biostatistician
  9. IT Analyst

About Department of Statistics

The Department of Statistics was established in the year 2013 as an independent department owes its origin to Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore. The department of Statistics was started the Course M.Sc. Statistics with Computer Applications (Self Finance) in July 2013 at VSU, Nellore. At the beginning the student’s intake was 20. The Department of Statistics in V.S. University established with the objective of promoting research and higher learning in the discipline of Statistics has completed 11 years of its existence on the university campus as on April 2024. 

The skills of the staff in distributing any joint activity are mutually complementary and exhaustive leading their union to completeness for the whole work. Under the super vision of Head In-Charge, Department of Statistics Dr.CH.Vijaya , Professor, the department strongly believes in working Joyfully rather than working hard, for complete involvement be in teaching, research publication or any extracurricular activity.Professor Prof.B. Muni Swamy, Chairman, BOS, Dr.T. VeeraReddy, Head In-Charge, Ex-officio Member, and Dr.R. Vishnu Vardhan, Dr.B. Sarojamma, Dr.L. Venkateswara Rao, and Dr.S. Yadavendra Babu, as the members of BOS.

One Person Dr.S. YadavendraBabu, Manager, Ford Motors Ltd, Chennaifrom Industry has been nominated in member of P.G. Board of Studies for Industry and Academia Understanding. Along with academic programme i.e., M.Sc. Statistics, there has been Research also carried out since the inception.

The Major Challenging thrust areas of class work going in the department of statistics are Statistical Inference, Econometrics, Operations Research, Statistical Quality Control and Applied Regression Analysis.  The Department has a rich tradition of competent, committed and well qualified staff to meet the needs of the students.

All the Staff members have contributed to the development of department of Statistics in all spheres.Some versatile Professors from other Universities are also invited to deliver guest lectures on current topics for the benefit of the students.

Department Activities

Activities of the Department includes: (1) Students’ seminar every week, (2). Inviting guest lecturers from national and international institutes, (3) Students’ field trips, (4) Students’ tours, (5) Student projects, (6) Group discussion, (7) Quiz programs, (8) Tutorials, (9) Clean and green program, (10) Social service in villages, (11) Awareness camps among the students, (12) Student induction program, (13) Creation of infrastructure and facilities, (14) Curriculum development.

Extension Activities

Students are encouraged to Participate in NSS activities, blood donation campaign, Sports & cultural activities. 

Teaching Faculty Profile

The Department at present is having 2 Assistant Professor (c) and two Guest Faculties. The faculty members are well qualified with rich teaching and research experience.

The teaching staff members of the department have published more than 30 peer reviewed research articles in various standard journals and have attended several (20) National/International conferences and seminars. 

Vision and Mission of the Department

Vision

To be a globally recognized leader in statistical education, research, and application, fostering innovation and empowering students to become critical thinkers and impactful leaders in data-driven decision-making.

Mission

Our department aims to provide rigorous and comprehensive education in statistics, ensuring our students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for tackling complex real-world challenges. We are committed to advancing the frontiers of statistical research through cutting-edge methodologies and interdisciplinary collaborations, thereby contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge in our field. Through active engagement with industry, government, and community partners, we apply our statistical expertise ethically and effectively, promoting evidence-based practices and facilitating informed decision-making. Moreover, we strive to cultivate a diverse and inclusive academic environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning among our students, faculty, and staff, preparing them to excel in a globally interconnected world.

Curriculum Development

As the College is conferred with Autonomy Board of Studies meetings were organized and Curriculum was modified to some extent.  The suggestions and ideas obtained from various bodies is thoroughly discussed by the experts in the Academic Council and carefully incorporated in the curriculum.  Feedback was taken regularly from students and other stakeholders.Besides the core syllabus, the students are given many options to learn Skill and Knowledge based electives and Certificate courses.

Teaching and Learning

The college has well experienced and qualified lecturers to teach all the courses.  Student centered learning was encouraged through various methods like brain storming, group discussions, seminars, exhibitions, poster presentations, workshops etc.  Use of ICT in teaching & learning was enhanced. Lessons from YouTube Videos; online Lessons are used in teaching / learning process.  Constant review of testing and evaluation patterns encourages creativity, originality and analytical thinking.  Faculty members are motivated to design contemporary, skill based and value-added courses.

Examination and Evaluation

The Scheme of Evaluation is proposed to allocate 70 marks for Term End Examination (Semester) and 30 marks for the Continuous Internal Assessment test.

Research and Development

Faculties are encouraged to utilize UGC faculty improvement programme. 

One National Webinar (Online) on “Introduction to R Programming” and One National Workshop on “Recent Applications and techniques of Statistics-2020” were conducted by department of Statistics. 

30 research papers were published in reputed journals.

02 books with ISBN were published.

More than 20 papers were presented by faculty in National seminars.

10 Papers were presented in International Seminars.

04 Invited talks were arranged as part of Knowledge.