MAS113 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (20 credits)

Year Running: 2015/2016

Credit level: F4

Pre-requisites for		MAS205 MAS223 MAS275 MAS281 MAS286 MAS350 MAS451 MAS452 PHY420 (when the module is running)
Excluded		ECN120
Pre Uni Qualification		A level mathematics

Description

The module provides an introduction to the fields of probability and statistics, which form the basis of much of applicable mathematics and operations research. The theory behind probability and statistics will be introduced, along with examples occurring in diverse areas. Some of the computational statistical work may make use of the statistics package R.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	134.0
Lecture	44.0
Tutorial	22.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	2.0	80 %
Other	0.0	20 %

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.