Course
Probability and Statistics 1 (STA100)
The course gives an introduction to descriptive statistics and basic probability theory for discrete and continuous probability models.
Course description for study year 2014-2015. Please note that changes may occur.
Semesters
Facts
Course code
STA100
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Time table
Content
The course gives an introduction to descriptive statistics and basic probability theory for discrete and continuous probability models. Introductory theory for estimation and for statistical hypothesis testing in the most common situations is presented. Emphasis is made on both theoretical understanding and applications.
Learning outcome
After having completed the course one should:
- Be able to use basic methods for analysis and presentation of data.
- Be able to do basic probability calculations
- Know what a random variable, probability distribution, expectation and variance is
- Be able to calculate expectation, variance and probabilities for random variables and simple functions of random variables
- Be able to use basic probability distributions like binomial, poission, hypergeometric and normal
- Know of the central limit theorem
- Know how to estimate and calculate confidence intervals for some important parameters in probability distributions
- Have a basic understanding of hypothesis testing and be able to perform hypothesis testing in some simple situations
Required prerequisite knowledge
Mathematical methods 1 (ÅMA100)
or equivalent courses.
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed | — | — | — |
Coursework requirements
Five compulsory assignments, Six compulsory assignments, Two compulsory assigned exercises, Three compulsory exercises, one of them computer exercise.
Course teacher(s)
Head of Department:
Bjørn Henrik AuestadCourse coordinator:
Jan Terje KvaløyMethod of work
Six hours lectures and two hours problem solving per week. Mandatory work demands (such as hand in assignments, lab- assignments, projects, etc) must be approved by subject teacher three weeks ahead of examination date.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Probability and Statistics 1 (STA100_1) , Introduction to Probability and Statistics (ÅMA110_1) | 5 |
Open for
Mathematics - One Year Foundation Programme at the Faculty of Science and Technology. Bachelor studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology. Master studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Course assessment
Form and/or discussion
Literature
Gunnar Løvås: Statistikk for universiteter og høgskoler. Latest edition. Chapter: 1 - 10.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1