College Bulletin 2015-2016 
    
    Oct 31, 2024  
College Bulletin 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

STAT 061. Mathematical Statistics I


Introduction to the mathematical theory of frequentist and Bayesian statistical inference. Topics include likelihood functions, parameter estimation, confidence and Bayesian interval estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression methods and categorical data analysis. Students needing to learn applied statistics and data analysis should consider STAT 031   in addition to or instead of this course.
Prerequisite: MATH 027  or MATH 028 , STAT 051  or permission of the instructor. STAT 011   or the equivalent and some experience with computing are strongly recommended.
Natural Science and Engineering
1 credit.
Spring 2016. McConville.
Spring 2017. staff.
Spring 2018. staff.


Catalog chapter: Mathematics and Statistics  
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/mathematics-statistics


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