Course - Applied Statistics - TMA4255
TMA4255 - Applied Statistics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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| Arbeider | 20/100 | |||
| Skriftlig eksamen | 80/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
Hypotheses testing, simple and multiple linear regression, residual plots and selection of variables, transformations, design of experiments, 2^k experiments and fraction of these. Special designs. Graphical methods. Error propagation formula. Analysis of variance, statistical process control, contingency tables and non-parametric methods. Use of statistical computer package.
Learning outcome
The objective of the course is to give the students a solid foundation for use of basic statistical methods in science and technology. In addition the students shall be capable of planning collection of data and to use statistical software for analysing data.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises with the use of a computer (computing programme MINITAB or R). The lectures may be given in English. Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade awarded in the course. This portfolio comprises a written final examination 80% and selected parts of the exercises 20%. The results for the constituent parts are to be given in %-points, while the grade for the whole portfolio (course grade) is given by the letter grading system. Retake of examination may be given as an oral examination.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
The course is based on ST0103 Statistics with Applications/TMA4240 Statistics/4245 Statistics, or equivalent.
Course materials
To be announced at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIF5066 | 7.5 | ||
| ST2202 | 7.5 | ||
| ST2304 | 7.5 | ||
| TMA4260 | 7.5 | ||
| TMA4267 | 5.0 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2013
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
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- Statistics
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 80/100 2013-06-07 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Arbeider 20/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"