Mathematical Statistics

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces the theory of statistical inference. Topics covered from likelihood theory are maximum likelihood estimation, sufficiency, and the likelihood ratio test. Topics covered from frequentist theory are point estimation, unbiasedness, consistency, efficiency, confidence intervals, small sample and large hypothesis tests. Topics covered from Bayesian theory are risk, point estimation and credible intervals. Prerequisite(s): MATH 371-3 or STAT 371-3 Preclusion(s): MATH 372-3