Statistical Foundations

Course aim

To introduce students to the mathematical theory underlying fundamental concepts and practice of statistics, and to applied probability problems, especially in actuarial science and finance.

Course content

The course covers probability, probability distributions and densities, mathematical expectation, special probability distributions and densities, functions of random variables and sampling distribution, introduction to hypothesis testing and point estimation.

Textbook(s)

Wackerly, D.D., Mendenhall, W. & Scheaffer R.L. 2008, Mathematical Statistics with Applications, 7th edition, Pacific Grove, CA

Prerequisite(s)

Assumed knowledge for this course is a thorough knowledge of first-year college calculus - including sum of infinite series, differentiation, and single and double integration. The statistical prerequisite is the knowledge on basic statistical methods, for instance the graphical and tabular way of presentation of data, estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression etc., which can be accessed through the course Statistical Methods.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Examination, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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