STSCI 5090

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STSCI 5090
Theory of Statistics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

Introduction to classical theory of parametric statistical inference that builds on the material covered in BTRY 3080. Topics include sampling distributions, principles of data reduction, likelihood, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, interval estimation, and basic asymptotic theory.

Outcomes
  • Describe the general principles of statistical estimation and testing.
  • Design a statistical estimator in a principled way based on a description of a dataset.
  • Analyze the theoretical properties of an estimator and a hypothesis test.
  • Calculate and correctly interpret confidence intervals, p-values, statistical significance, and power.
  • Recognize the general principles underlying common statistical procedures.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 4090, BTRY 5090, STSCI 4090

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 19721 STSCI 5090   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Planned for In Person

  • 19722 STSCI 5090   DIS 201

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    • F Warren Hall 401
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021

    • Wegkamp, M

  • Instruction Mode: Planned for In Person