MA-166 Statistics
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Torstein Kastberg Nilssen
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Mathematics
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
- Mathematics, 1-year Programme
Teaching language
NorwegianRecommended prerequisites
MA-163
Course contents
Basic concepts in statistic, probability theory, probability distributions, moment generating functions, random variables, expected values, variance, conditional probability, joint probability distribution, central limit theorem, stochastic processes in discrete and continuous time, point estimation and confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses, interference based on two samples, linear regression, applications
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
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know the basic concepts in statistics and probability theory and the relation between these
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solve simple combinatorial problems
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use probability distributions for everyday probability problems and know when to apply the different distributions
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use the most common probability distributions and their properties, as well as the central limit theorem, to analyze random samples and testing hypotheses
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determine whether there is a correlation between two variables and describe this relationship using linear regression
Examination requirements
Required assignments must be approved, see Canvas for more information.
Teaching methods
Lectures, work in small groups and compulsory assignemets. The course has an expected workload of around 400 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes
Assessment methods and criteria
6-hour written examination. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| MA-105 – Statistics 1 | 10 |
| MA-143 – Biostatistics | 10 |
| MA-186 – Statistics | 10 |
| MA-116 – Statistics Applied in Business Administration | 7.5 |
| MA-441 – Statistics for Primary School Teachers | 2.5 |
| MA-445 – Statistics for Secondary School Teachers | 2.5 |