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TMA4275 - Lifetime Analysis

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Arbeider 20/100
Skriftlig eksamen 80/100 4 timer

Course content

Basic concepts in lifetime modelling. Censored observations. Nonparametric estimation and
graphical plotting for lifetime data (Kaplan-Meier, Nelson-plot). Estimation and testing in
parametric lifetime distributions. Analysis of lifetimes with covariates (Cox-regression, accelerated lifetime testing). Modelling and analysis of recurrent events. Nonhomogeneous
Poisson-processes. Nelson-Aalen estimators.

Learning outcome

1. Knowledge. The student has a thorough knowledge of the basic theory of stochastic modelling and statistical analysis of survival data, with emphasis on graphical techniques. This includes both parametric and non-parametric analysis of censored survival data and data for recurrent events, as well as related regression models, such as Cox regression. The graphical techniques include the Kaplan-Meier plot, the Nelson-Aalen plot and simple plots for model checking.

2. Skills. The student is able to apply his or her knowledge on various situations from technical reliability analysis, risk analysis, medicine and other relevant applications, involving the concept of survival in a broad sense. Such applications include the establishment of an appropriate model, data analysis using statistical software, and formulation of conclusions in the form of estimates, predictions and practical advice.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises demanding the use of computer software (MINITAB or R), and semester project(s). Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade awarded in the course. This portfolio comprises a written final examination (80%) and the semester project(s) (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. The lectures may be given in English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Course materials

To be announced at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SIF5075 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2015

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

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Subject area(s)
  • Industrial Economics
  • Operations Management and Industrial Safety
  • Statistics
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:

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 2015-05-30 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Arbeider 20/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer KONT Skriftlig eksamen 80/100 2015-08-06 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer KONT Arbeider 20/100
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.
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