STSCI 4090

STSCI 4090

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)

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 4090BTRY 5090STSCI 5090

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7050 STSCI 4090   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Wegkamp, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
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  •  7051 STSCI 4090   DIS 201

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Wegkamp, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7238 STSCI 4090   DIS 202

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Wegkamp, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11028 STSCI 4090   DIS 203

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Wegkamp, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person