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ST0103 - Statistics with Applications

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig 100/100 4 timer

Course content

Descriptive statistics. Probability calculations, including probability laws, conditional probability and independence, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions,
expected value, variance, bivariate probability distributions, covariance, correlation and double expectation. The central limit theorem. Introduction to simple linear regression.

Learning outcome

1. Knowledge. The student knows basic concepts in probability, simple probability models
and statistical inference. In addition, the student knows a number of basic statistical methods
and the assumptions underlying these methods.
2. Skills. The student is able to use his or her knowledge in recognising and analysing simple
forms of data in the natural sciences. In addition, the student is able to communicate with
statisticians about analysis of data arising in more complex situations.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and compulsory exercises. Written final examination is the basis for the grade
awarded in the course. Retake of examination may be given as an oral examination.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MNFSIB1 7.5
MNFST001 7.5
MNFST101 7.5
SIF5060 7.5
SIF5062 7.5
ST0101 3.7
ST0201 3.7
ST0202 7.5
ST1101 3.7
ST1201 3.7
ST6200 3.7
ST6201 3.7
TMA4240 7.5
TMA4245 7.5
Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: First degree

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2015

Language of instruction: -

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Subject area(s)
  • Statistics
Contact information
Course coordinator:

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 Skriftlig 100/100 2015-12-19 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer KONT Skriftlig 100/100 2016-08-15 09:00
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.
Examination

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