MTH2232 - Mathematical statistics - 2018

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Science

Organisational Unit

School of Mathematical Sciences

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Jie Yen Fan

Coordinator(s)

Dr Jie Yen Fan

Unit guides

Offered

Clayton

  • Second semester 2018 (On-campus)

Prerequisites

MTH1030, MTH1035, or ENG1005

Co-requisites

At least one of MTH2010, MTH2015, MTH2021, MTH2025, MTH2040 or ENG2005

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;
  2. Use point and confidence estimation and hypothesis testing in a variety of contexts including analysis of variance and linear regression;
  3. Demonstrate advanced skills in the effective use of statistical software;
  4. Demonstrate advanced skills in the written and oral presentation of mathematical and statistical arguments.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 60% (Hurdle)

Continuous assessments: 40%

Hurdle requirement: To pass this unit a student must achieve at least 50% overall and at least 40% for the end-of-semester exam.

Workload requirements

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

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