Teaching language

Norwegian

Recommended prerequisites

MA-178 and MA-179

Course contents

  • Gathering and analysing data, with an application in technology

  • Probability and conditional probability. Bayes’ theorem.

  • Stochastic variables and probability distributions (including binomial, Poisson, normal, gamma, beta, and t distributions)

  • Statistical inference, with Interval estimates and hypothesis testing for Gaussian, binomial and Poisson processes. Predictive inference. Both Bayesian and frequentist methods

  • Linear regression with uncertainty

  • Uncertainty, risk, and reliability.

  • Use of electronic tools

Learning outcomes

Successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • read and understand statistical reports.

  • use probability calculus and statistical inference in their professions

  • make use of methods to calculate uncertainty, risk, and reliability.

  • use relevant electronic tools

Examination requirements

Enough approved mandatory exercises, including a mandatory project. Information about the mandatory exercises will given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Teaching methods

Lectures, tutorial groups for exercises, mandatory assignments. Information on exercises will be provided in Canvas.

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. Subject to availability or capacity.

Assessment methods and criteria

Individual written exam, 4 hours. Graded A-F

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-155 – Statistics and economy 7.5
MA-171 – Statistics and economy - Electrical Engineering 7.5
MA-110 – Statistics 5
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