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Course Description
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Course Name
Statistics I
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Host University
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Location
Madrid, Spain
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Area of Study
Mathematics, Statistics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
COMPETENCES AND SKILLS THAT WILL BE ACQUIRED AND LEARNING RESULTS.
- To analyze univariate and bivariate data
- To solve probability problems
- To use random variables
- To demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts and techniques in estimation
- To be able to solve problems in estimation
- To be able to solve problems using a statistical software.DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS: PROGRAMME
1. Introduction.
1.1. Concepts and use of Statistics.
1.2. Statistical terms: populations, subpopulations, individuals and samples.
1.3. Types of variables.
2. Analysis of univariate data.
2.1. Representations and graphics of qualitative variables.
2.2. Representations and graphics of quantitative variables.
2.3. Numerical summaries.
3. Analysis of bivariate data.
3.1. Representations and graphics of qualitative and discrete data.
3.2. Representations and numerical summaries of quantitative data: covariance and correlation.
4. Probability and probabilistic models.
4.1. Random experiments, sample space, elemental and composite events.
4.2. Properties of Probability. Conditional Probability and its properties.
4.3. Random variables and their characteristics.
4.4. Discrete probability models: Bernoulli variables and related distributions.
4.5. Continuous probability models: The normal distribution and related distributions.
4.6. Introduction to the bivariate normal distribution.
5. Introduction to Statistical Inference.
5.1. Parameter point estimation.
5.2. Goodness-of-fit to a probability distribution. Graphical methods.
5.3. The sample mean distribution.
5.4. Confidence interval for the mean.LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND METHODOLOGY
14 Theoretical support materials available on the Web, and 14 sessions based on problem-solving sessions and
practical computing. No group tutorials except during the last week.ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
60% of the final grade will be achieved by a final examination for assessing the knowledge acquired. A minimum of
4 points (out of 10) is required in the final exam. The remaining 40% is obtained by two midterm exams (15%+20%)
and the compulsory tasks assigned in the computational labs (5%). Theoretical questions as well as queries on
computational laboratories can be asked in the exams.
% end-of-term-examination: 60
% of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals?): 40
Course Disclaimer
Please note that there are no beginning level Spanish courses offered in this program.
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.