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STAT6039 Principles of Mathematical Statistics

Offered By School of Finance and Applied Statistics
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Statistics
Offered in Second Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

The first course in mathematical statistics with emphasis on applications; probability, random variables, moment generating functions and correlation, sampling distributions, estimation of parameters by the method of moments and maximum likelihood, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, use of t, chi-square and F statistics, application of the central limit theorem to large sample reference, simple linear regression.

Learning Outcomes On completion of this course students should have an understanding of and be able to apply the techniques outlined in the course description.
Indicative Assessment
  • Two assignments: 10% each
  • Midsemester exam: 20%
  • Final exam: 60%
Workload

10 hours per week.

Course Classification(s) TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest Statistics
Eligibility At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree with at least one year of university level study in quantitative analysis, including basic mathematics and data analysis techniques.
Incompatibility

with STAT8039 Principles of Mathematical Statistics

Prescribed Texts See Course Outline; http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/outline/STAT2001.pdf 
Preliminary Reading

See Course Outline; http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/outline/STAT2001.pdf 

 

Indicative Reading List See Course Outline; http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/outline/STAT2001.pdf 
Programs Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics, Graduate Certificate in Business Statistics, Master of Actuarial Statistics, and Master of Actuarial Studies
Other Information

For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=STAT6039

Academic Contact See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=STAT2001

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.

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