STSCI 5520
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Classes
STSCI 5520
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to statistical computing. The class will cover the basics of programming; numerical methods for optimization and linear algebra and their application to statistical estimation, generating random variables, bootstrap, jackknife and permutation methods, Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods, Bayesian inference and computing with latent variables.
When Offered Spring.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BTRY 3080 or MATH 4710, enrollment in MATH 2220 and MATH 2240 or equivalents. Previous programming experience is recommended.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STSCI 4520
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Kent, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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