Mathematical Statistics I

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course provides students with a firm foundation in probability theory, which is necessary for a complete understanding of advanced statistics. Topics include combinatorial methods, probability, random variables, probability distributions and densities, joint and conditional distributions, mathematical expectation, special discrete probability distributions, and the continuous uniform and exponential distributions. Exam, term tests and assignments are utilized for student evaluation. Cross-listed: STAT-2612 Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and MATH-3611 | STAT-2612 | STAT-3611. Requisite Courses: STAT-1302(3) or STAT-2001(3) [prerequisite(s)]; MATH-2105(3) (must be taken previously or at the same time as this course).