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ST1201 - Statistical Methods

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours C

Course content

Point estimation, interval estimation and hypothesis testing for one- and two-sample normal data based on t, chi square and F distributions. Hypothesis testing in binomial models. Simple linear regression and analysis of variance for normal data. Goodness of fit and non-parametric tests.

Learning outcome

1. Knowledge. The student has a good knowledge about point estimation, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, inference for one- and two-sample normal and for binomial models. The student also has a good knowledge about simple linear regression, analysis of variance and some nonparametric tests. 2. Skills. The student can, based on an existing data set, choose a suitable statistical model, apply sound statistical methods, and perform the analyses using statistical software. The student can present, interpret and communicate the results from the statistical analyses, and knows which conclusions can be drawn from the analyses, and what are the caveats. The student is able to discuss more complicated situations.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and compulsory exercises. Written final examination is the basis for the grade awarded in the course. Parts of the teaching may be given in English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

The re-sit examination may be given as an oral examination. The retake exam is in August.

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
ST0201 7.5
MNFST001 7.5
MNFST101 7.5
TMA4240 3.7
TMA4245 3.7
ST6201 7.5
SIF5060 3.7 AUTUMN 2008
SIF5062 3.7 AUTUMN 2008
SØK1004 3.0 AUTUMN 2008
ST0202 3.7 AUTUMN 2008
MNFSIB1 3.7 AUTUMN 2008
ST0103 3.7 AUTUMN 2009
ISTA1001 2.5 AUTUMN 2024
ISTA1002 2.5 AUTUMN 2024
ISTA1003 2.5 AUTUMN 2024
ISTG1001 2.5 AUTUMN 2024
ISTG1002 2.5 AUTUMN 2024
ISTG1003 2.5 AUTUMN 2024
ISTT1001 2.5 AUTUMN 2024
ISTT1002 2.5 AUTUMN 2024
ISTT1003 2.5 AUTUMN 2024
VB6200 2.5 AUTUMN 2024
Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Statistics
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mathematical Sciences

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2024-12-11 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL111 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 22
SL271 Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 1
Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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