STSCI 5080

STSCI 5080

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course provides an introduction to probability and parametric inference. Topics include: random variables, standard distributions, the law of large numbers, the central limit theorem, likelihood-based estimation, sampling distributions and hypothesis testing, as well as an introduction to Bayesian methods. Some assignments may involve computation using the R programming language.


Prerequisites STSCI 2150 or STSCI 2200/BTRY 3010 or equivalent.

Last 1 Terms Offered 2025FA

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 3080ILRST 3080STSCI 3080

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17185 STSCI 5080   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  • 17186 STSCI 5080   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17187 STSCI 5080   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person