Department of Statistics
STAT371 / STAT810: Statistical Theory
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| Availability | E1 - Evening; Offered in the first half-year
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| Websites | Coursework unit website (Login required) WEBCT: Discussion Board and Course files (Login required) |
Description
This unit introduces fundamental principles justifying statistical methodology. The principles broaden horizons and open a road to novel statistical applications. The unit includes an introduction to powerful asymptotic methods of statistics and to optimality principles. Use of Scientific Notebook, a revolutionary software package for mathematical computation and reporting, makes solving statistical problems and presenting results easy and exciting. An on-line home page is available and updated weekly.