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Spring 2024
May 19, 2024
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STAT 52800 - Introduction To Mathematical Statistics
Credit Hours: 3.00. The course introduces the fundamental frameworks of statistical theory, from which statistical methods can be derived. This includes the framework of data and statistical models, decision theory (risk functions, Bayes and minimax criteria), sufficient statistics, exponential distribution families, estimation methods, unbiased estimators and information inequality (Cramer-Rao), the Neyman-Pearson framework of hypothesis testing, monotone likelihood ratio families and likelihood ratio tests, and an introduction of asymptotic approximations. Students will need background in advanced calculus, linear algebra, probability, and some mathematical analysis.
3.000 Credit hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Lecture

Offered By: College of Science
Department: Statistics

Course Attributes:
Upper Division

May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      PU Fort Wayne
      IUPUI
      West Lafayette

Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the framework of statistical models and be able to define a statistical model for a data analysis problem. 2. Use the decision theory to compare different data analysis methods. 3. Derive theoretical properties of some statistical methods. 4. Be able to justify some commonly used statistical methods through theory.


Restrictions:
May not be enrolled as the following Classifications:     
      Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours
      Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours
      Freshman: 0 - 14 hours
      Freshman: 15 - 29 hours

Prerequisites:
GR-STAT 51900 Course

General Requirements:

Student Attribute: GR
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: STAT 51900
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MA 51900
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently. )


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