STAT 2281: Probability and Elementary Mathematical Statistics

« Back to Course Listing

Course Format Lecture 4.0 h + Seminar 0.0 h + Lab. 0.0 h
Credits 3.0

Course Description

Probability, conditional probability, random variables, moments and moment generating functions, discrete distributions including the binomial, hypergeometric and Poisson distributions, continuous distributions including the exponential, uniform, Chi-square, Beta, and Normal Distributions, Central Limit Theorem, applications to statistics including sampling, model building, and hypotheses testing.

Prior exposure to a course like STAT 1181 is recommended.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C-" grade in one of the following: MATH 1271, 1273, 1274, or 1275. Prerequisites are valid for only three years.

Course Attributes (New Window)

Check course schedule availability » Check if this course is Transferable » Check Bookstore for required textbooks »

Course Outline