Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Recommended previous knowledge

MA-178 and MA-179

Learning outcomes

Successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  • read and understand statistical reports.
  • use probability calculus and statistical inference in their professions
  • make use of methods to calculate uncertainty, risk, and reliability.
  • use relevant electronic tools

Contents

  • Gathering and analysing data, with an application in technology
  • Probability and conditional probability. Bayes’ theorem.
  • Stochastic variables and probability distributions (including binomial, Poisson, normal, gamma, beta, and t distributions)
  • Statistical inference, with Interval estimates and hypothesis testing for Gaussian, binomial and Poisson processes. Predictive inference. Both Bayesian and frequentist methods
  • Linear regression with uncertainty
  • Uncertainty, risk, and reliability.
  • Use of electronic tools

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, tutorial groups for exercises, mandatory assignments. Information on exercises will be provided in Canvas.

Examination requirements

Enough approved mandatory exercises, including a mandatory project. Information about the mandatory exercises will given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Individual written exam, 4 hours. Graded A-F

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MA-155 – Statistics and economy. 7.5
MA-171 – Statistics and economy - Electrical Engineering. 7.5
MA-223N – Statistics. 7.5
MA-110 – Statistics. 5
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