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TMA4240 - Statistics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Written examination 100/100 4 timer

Course content

Descriptive statistics. Probability theory. Probability distributions. Multivariate distributions. Estimation. Interval estimation. Hypothesis testing. Simple linear regression. Extreme variables.

Learning outcome

The subject aims to give the students the necessary background in probability and statistical inference, so that they are able to recognize simple statistical standard situations within technology and natural sciences, and know how these situations should best be analyzed. The students should understand the most important consepts within probability and statistics, and know the terminology well enough to be able to communicate with statisticians in more complicated 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 semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MET1002 7.5
SIF5060 7.5
SIF5062 7.5
ST0101 3.7
ST0103 7.5
ST0201 3.7
ST0202 7.5
ST1101 3.7
ST1201 3.7
ST6200 3.7
ST6201 3.7
TMA4245 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2010

Language of instruction: Norwegian

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Subject area(s)
  • Technological subjects
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 Written examination 100/100 2010-12-18 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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