Course - Statistical Inference - TMA4295
TMA4295 - Statistical Inference
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
General principles for statistical analysis. Bayesian,
maximum-likelihood, method of moment and least-squares methods for estimation. Optimal estimators. General theory for confidence intervals and testing of hypothesis. Optimal tests. Asymptotic properties of estimators and tests.
Learning outcome
The course will give a theoretical introduction to general methods for statistical inference.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises. The lectures may be given in English. Written final examination is the basis for the grade awarded in the course. Retake of examination may be given as an oral examination.
Recommended previous knowledge
The course is based on TMA4240/4245 Statistics or equivalent. The course demands some degree of maturity in Statistics and we also recommend to have TMA4267 Linear Statistical Models or TMA4255 Applied Statistics.
Course materials
George Casella, Roger L. Berger: Statistical inference, 2nd Edition, Duxbury, 2002.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIF5084 | 7.5 | ||
| ST2201 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2010
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
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- Statistics
- Technological subjects
- Nikolai Ushakov
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 2010-12-03 09:00
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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"