MATH 6730

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MATH 6730
Mathematical Statistics I

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

This course will focus on the finite sample theory of statistical inference, emphasizing estimation, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals.  Specific topics include: uniformly minimum variance unbiased estimators, minimum risk equivariant estimators, Bayes estimators, minimax estimators, the Neyman-Pearson theory of hypothesis testing, and the construction of optimal invariant tests.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: STSCI 4090/BTRY 4090, MATH 6710 or permission of instructor.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: STSCI 6730

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5984 MATH 6730   LEC 001

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    • T Warren Hall 137
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Bunea, F

  • Prerequisites: STSCI 4090/BTRY 4090 (Theory of Statistics), MATH 6710 (measure theoretic probability) or permission of instructor. The Audit option requires permission of the Instructor.