units

MTH2232

Faculty of Science

18 September 2017 24 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Science
Organisational UnitSchool of Mathematical Sciences
OfferedClayton Second semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Associate Professor 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:

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

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

  1. Demonstrate advanced skills in the effective use of statistical software;

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

Assessment

Continuous assessments: 30%
Final examination: 70%

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Kais Hamza

Workload requirements

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

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Mathematics and statistics

Prerequisites

MTH1030 or MTH1035

Co-requisites

One of MTH2010, MTH2015 or MTH2021