Special Resources

Viewing these STAT 505 online course materials involves implementing a number of technical applications and plugins associated with your browser. You will want to make sure that you and your computer are all set up to use these successfully.  Use this list to either test your computer to make sure that everything is working properly or find out what it is you need to do to get on the right track.

First if all, here is a link to the General Technical Requirements for all online courses in Statistics.

Second, STAT 505 involves the use of the statistical software application SAS.  Information about the technical requirements for running this application and how to obtain a copy of SAS for your computer can be found on the Statistical Software packages page that the Department of Statistics maintains.

Finally, there are a number of different interactive applications and plugins that are used within the STAT 505 online course materials.  Here is a list of those that are used:

  • Javascript
  • Adobe Reader
  • Flash Player
  • Quicktime Player

Use the Canvas Browser Page to test and see if your web browser is supported.