An Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
MATH 232
Spring 2008
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01
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This is the second course of a two-semester sequence; MATH231 is a prerequisite for this course. Both courses are devoted to the ideas we use to treat random phenomena and not to computational proficiency, which can be learned in other places and is adequately treated using computer packages. The two basic concepts of this course are sample and statistical model; these are used to investigate the main statistical ideas used for decision making: bootstrapping, estimators, confidence intervals, and tests. The key ideas of maximum likelihood and sufficiency will be thoroughly discussed. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM MATH |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: MATH231 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CADS)(COMP)(DATA-MN)(IDEA-MN)(MATH)(NS&B) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
F.M. Dekking et al, PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.
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Examinations and Assignments:
One chapter will be treated each week, and four problems at the end of the chapter will be assigned, together with an additional problem not from the book. The assignments are due at the beginning of the Wednesday class of the following week, and the previous week's assignments will be returned then also, provided with a weekly grade and a cumulative grade estimate. The grading system will be the same as in Math 231, which is a prerequisite for this course. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
The only formal prerequisite is Math 231 and it is expected that the student have some affinity to basic reasoning in mathematics, and in particular to counting and area calculation. |
| Instructor(s): Keane,Michael S. Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE58; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: UNL | | SR major: UNL | JR major: UNL | | |
| Seats Available: UNL | GRAD: UNL | SR non-major: UNL | JR non-major: UNL | SO: UNL | FR: UNL |
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