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Semester 2
Statistics (Year 2) (MATH08051)
Course Website
https://info.maths.ed.ac.uk/teaching.html
Subject
Mathematics
College
SCE
Credits
10
Normal Year Taken
2
Delivery Session Year
2023/2024
Pre-requisites
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Course Summary
This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of Statistics. The underlying rigorous mathematical framework is provided for analyzing different forms of data and the interpretation of the corresponding results discussed in detail. By the end of the course, students will be able to estimate parameter values for different statistical models and conduct a range of hypothesis tests.
Course Description
Topics will include : Sampling distributions Estimators, including MLEs Interval estimation Hypothesis testing Regression Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) In addition the statistical package R will be introduced and used within the course.
Assessment Information
Written Exam 70%, Coursework 30%, Practical Exam 0%
Additional Assessment Information
Coursework 30%, Examination 70%
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