MA-223 Statistics
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Svein Olav Glesaaen Nyberg
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring, Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
Teaching language
NorwegianRecommended prerequisites
MA-178 and MA-179
Course contents
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Gathering and analysing data, with an application in technology
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Probability and conditional probability. Bayes’ theorem.
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Stochastic variables and probability distributions (including binomial, Poisson, normal, gamma, beta, and t distributions)
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Statistical inference, with Interval estimates and hypothesis testing for Gaussian, binomial and Poisson processes. Predictive inference. Both Bayesian and frequentist methods
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Linear regression with uncertainty
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Uncertainty, risk, and reliability.
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Use of electronic tools
Learning outcomes
Successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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read and understand statistical reports.
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use probability calculus and statistical inference in their professions
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make use of methods to calculate uncertainty, risk, and reliability.
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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 |
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MA-155 – Statistics and economy | 7.5 |
MA-171 – Statistics and economy - Electrical Engineering | 7.5 |
MA-110 – Statistics | 5 |