Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

This unit involves the study of basic probability and calculus-based methods of underpinning probability distributions and parameter estimation.

Objectives

Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the meaning and laws of probability;
2. Apply calculus-based tools to derive key features of a probability distribution, such as mean and variance;
3. Understand the theoretical basis for estimation via likelihood based methods;
4. Apply calculus based tools to derive estimators from likelihood functions;
5. Understand properties of parameter estimators and the usefulness of large sample approximations in statistics;
6. Appreciate the role of simulation in demonstrating and explaining statistical concepts.

Assessment

Written assignments (100%)

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Rory Wolfe

Prerequisites

EPM5002

Prohibitions

This unit is only available to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters of Biostatistics.

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad