Monash University Science handbook 1995

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MAS3411

Probability and Markov chains

4 points * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: MAT2020, MAS2011, MAS2032, MAS2042

The waiting-time paradox, mixed distributions, the bivariate normal distribution. The distribution of functions of two random variables, including the t and F distributions. Introduction to computer simulation algorithms. Introduction to regular conditional probabilities and conditional densities.

Assessment

Examinations (1.5 hours): 90% * Tests and/or assignments: 10%



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