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STA-1001 Probability and statistics 1
Teaching spring 2008
Første oppmøte mandag 7. jan. kl. 14.15, Store Aud., Realfagsbygget
Responsible teacher:F.aman. Georg Elvebakk |
Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Spring
| Contents
Starting from statistical problems we discuss the basic concepts of probability theory: Probability, random variable, the concept of distribution, the central limit theorem. A number of probability models are are studied and illuminated through examples. Statistical principles for testing of hypotheses and estimation are introduced.This course and STA-0001 has some overlapping components, such that taking both classes gives a total of 15 credits. | Recommended previous qualifications
MAT-1001 Calculus 1 | Form of teaching
Lectures: 40 h
Coursework: 30 h
A passing grade is required on up to 6 mandatory homework sets for permission to take the exam. | Coursework requirements
Mandatory homework sets
| Exam and assessment
Written final exam of 4 hours duration. Letter grades (A-F). | Contact person/lecturer
Helge Johansen, tel: 77 64 51 30, e-mail: helge.johansen@matnat.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
STA-0001 -1 5 sp
S-101 -H03 10 sp
S-101 -1 10 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/matstat/sta-1001/
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