NMAC13 Statistical Theory, second course, 15 ECTS-points
/Statistisk teori, fortsättningskurs/

Advancement level:
C

Aim:
To give knowledge of the general theory for statistical inference and the ability to use statistical models and methods.

Prerequisites:
The courses NMAB 06, NMAC 12, and NMAC 02 or comparable courses.

Course organization:
Mainly individual studies. Obligatory projects are included.

Course content:
Properties of random samples. Principles of data reduction. Point estimation. Hypothesis testing and methods of finding tests. Interval estimation; construction and evaluation of intervals. Decision theory.

Course literature:
Casella, G., Berger, R.L.: Statistical Inference. Duxbury Press. Complementary material.

TEN1A written or oral examination.
UPG1Obligatory tasks/projects.
Course language is swedish.