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STA-1001: Probability and statistics 1 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 requried on up to 6 mandatory homework sets for permission to take the exame. | Coursework requirements
Assignments
| Exam and assessment
Written final exam of 4 hours. Lettergrades (A-F). | Date(s) of written examination
12.06.2006
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | 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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Teaching spring 2006
Første oppmøte torsdag 12. jan. kl. 09.15, Store Aud., Realfagsbygget
Responsible teacher:Aman. Elinor Ytterstad | | Forelesninger | Teaching period:12.01.2006 to01.06.2006
Duration:1 semester |
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