Undergraduate - UnitMTH2232 - Mathematical statistics

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Science
Organisational Unit	School of Mathematical Sciences
Offered	Clayton Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Kais Hamza

Synopsis

This unit is a rigorous introduction to the theory of mathematical statistics and more specifically of statistical inference. It provides the mathematical theory underlying the methods and concepts used in statistics, such as estimation and hypothesis testing. This unit will cover a variety topics including: properties of a random sample, principles of data reduction, point estimation (including maximum likelihood estimation), hypothesis testing, interval estimation, the analysis of variance and linear regression.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts in statistical inference, and in particular point and confidence estimation and hypothesis testing;

Use point and confidence estimation and hypothesis testing in a variety of contexts including analysis of variance and linear regression;

Demonstrate advanced skills in the effective use of statistical software;

Demonstrate advanced skills in the written and oral presentation of mathematical and statistical arguments.

Assessment

Continuous assessments: 30%
Final examination: 70%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Kais Hamza

Contact hours

Three 1-hour lectures plus one 2-hour support class per week

Prerequisites

MTH1030 or MTH1035

Co-requisites

One of MTH2010, MTH2015 or MTH2021