NMAB13026U Statistical Models in Science (StatNat)

Volume 2013/2014
Education
BSc Programme in Science and IT
Content
Probalitity theory and probabilistic models with dicrete and continuous distributions. Statistical concepts and fundamental methods for estimation and hypothesis tests. Gaussian linear models. Application of statistical methods in science and IT. Use of the statistical program R.
Learning Outcome
Knowledge:
  • Know about probability distributions abd their properties
  • Basic understanding of the key concepts for statistical inference: estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests and prediction
  • Knowledge of data transformations
  • Interpretation of statistical models, in particular the interpration of parameters in regression and analysis-of-variance models
  • Understand the syntax for statistical models used in modern statistical programs
  • Explain the background and principles for model validation
  • Know about simple techniques for and application of simulation

Skills:
  • Carry out simple probabilistic arguments and computations
  • Estimate and identify simple characteristics for probability distributions
  • Set up statistical models for experimental data
  • Analyse experimental data, ie compute estimates, confidence and prediction intervals, carry out hypothesis tests and model validation
  • Carry out simple examination by means of simulation
  • Use R for analysis, simulation, and graphics

Competences:
  • Evaluate the validity of simple statistical arguments and computations
  • Identify and analyse statistical models for experimental data
MatIntro
2 x 2 hours of lectures (7 weeks), 2 x 2 hours of exercises (7 weeks), 2 hours of independent work on case with 1 follow-up lecture (4 weeks)
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 50
  • Lectures
  • 32
  • Preparation
  • 88
  • Theory exercises
  • 36
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written examination, 24 hours
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Exam registration requirements
Two of three written assignments during the course must be approved.
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
External censorship
Re-exam
Oral exam of duration 20 minutes and with 20 minutes to prepare. During the preparation time all aids are allowed. During the examination the student may consult a short note/outline prepared during the preparation time all aids are allowed
Criteria for exam assesment

The student must in a satisfactory way demonstrate that he/she has mastered the learning outcome of the course.