Probability and Statistics 2 (STA500)

Basic issues in probability. Presentation of a number of commonly used probability distributions. Short introduction to extreme-value statistic. Estimation, in particular the maximum likelihood principle,and confidence intervals in various situations. Brief introduction to Bayesian statistics. Introduction to stochastic processes, in particular Poisson processes and Markov processes. Theory and areas for applications of the various methods will be covered.


Course description for study year 2022-2023. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

STA500

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

Basic issues in probability. Presentation of a number of commonly used probability distributions. Short introduction to extreme-value statistic. Estimation, in particular the maximum likelihood principle,and confidence intervals in various situations. Brief introduction to Bayesian statistics.Stochastic processes, in particular Poisson processes and Markov processes. Theory and areas for applications of the various methods will be covered.

Learning outcome

After having completed the course one should:
  • Be able to use various probability distributions
  • Have basic knowledge of extreme value statistics.
  • Know about maximum likelihood estimation and have basic knowledge about estimation and confidence intervals
  • Have basic knowledge of Bayesian statistics
  • Know of common models for stochastic processes.
  • Be able to do basic calculations for Poisson processes and Markov processes, including simple queue models.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

MAT100 Mathematical Methods 1, MAT200 Mathematical Methods 2, MAT210 Real and Complex Calculus, STA100 Probability and Statistics 1

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed

Coursework requirements

Mandatory submissions
At least 8 out of 12 exercises must be submitted and recieve a pass in order to be eligable to take the exam.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Jörn Schulz

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Method of work

6 hours of lectures and problem solving per week, self study.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Mathematical statistics and stochastic processes A (MOT100_1) 7
Mathematical statistics and stochastic processes B (MOT110_1) 4
Mathematical statistics (MOT150_1) 4
Mathematical Statistics - Petroleum (MOT320_1) 4
Introduction to Statistics and Probability 2 (MET270_1) 10
Stochastic modeling (TE6517_1) 4
Stochastic modeling (TE6517_A) 4

Open for

Mathematics and Physics - Bachelor's Degree Programme
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Course assessment

Questionnaire and discussion with the students.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto