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2025 Spring > UGRD > MATH > MATH 448

Computational Statistics

Course #: MATH 448

Description:
This course is an introduction to the fundamental ideas and techniques of statistical inference. The course demonstrates how and when to use statistical methods, explains the mathematical background behind them and illustrates them with case studies. Topics covered include the Central Limit Theorem, parameter estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, type I and II errors, power, significance level, p-value, likelihood ration tests, t-test, paired and 2-population t-tests, goodness-of-fit tests, chi-square tests, contingency tables, exact tests, nonparametric tests, ANOVA and regression models. Statistical software such as R, Matlab, or Python, will be used to analyze real-world data.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: MATH 345 or permission of instructor

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 8219 TuTh
5:30 - 6:45 pm
TBD Wheatley W01-0047
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: MATH 345 or permission of instructor
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