STSCI 4090
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- Schedule of Classes - December 13, 2024 7:37PM EST
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STSCI 4090
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.
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.
When Offered Fall, Spring.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BTRY 3080 or MATH 4710, or equivalent and at least one introductory statistics course.
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: BTRY 4090, MATH 4720, STSCI 4090.
Distribution Category (SDS-AS) (OPHLS-AG)
- 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.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 4090, BTRY 5090, STSCI 5090
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Malott Hall 253
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Diciccio, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Ives Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Diciccio, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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