Mathematical Statistics

1 Course Unit

An introduction to the mathematical theory of statistics. Estimation, with a focus on properties of sufficient statistics and maximum likelihood estimators. Hypothesis testing, with a focus on likelihood ratio tests and the consequent development of "t" tests and hypothesis tests in regression and ANOVA. Nonparametric procedures. This course may be taken concurrently with the prerequisite with instructor permission. Spring Mutually Exclusive: STAT 5120 Prerequisite: STAT 4300 OR STAT 5100 1 Course Unit