@Glen_b
Both! I was wondering whether there are any research areas for someone with an introductory knowledge of statistics, calculus and linear algebra. I know that this isn't reasonable—I don't mean research research, just a possible project that deals with theory more than practice.
We're required to do a final project for my statistics class which is generally obtaining some data, running tests, and what not. I wanted to focus on something more mathematical rather than applied. Like I said, I know that I don't have nearly enough knowledge for any legitimate (or even bad) research. I'm …