EM213 - Probability & Statistics
Course Code
EM213
Course Title
Probability & Statistics
Credits
3
Course Type
CORE
Aims/Objectives
To introduce basic concepts of probability and statistics and their use in applications
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Knowledge:
At the end of this course, a student will be able to;
- Describe and apply basic concepts of probability and statistics.
Skill:
At the end of this course, a student will be able to;
- Model and analyze real world problems dealing with uncertainty using the discrete and the continuous random variables
Attitude:
- Apply concepts of sampling distributions and point estimation for statistical inference and testing hypothesis related to decision making
Textbooks and References
- D.C. Montgomery and G.C. Runger (2007). Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers. 4th Edition (or any later edition), John Wiley and Sons, Inc
- Jay L. Devore, Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 8th edition, (2010),Cengage learning.
| Topic | Time Allocated / hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | T | P | A | |
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Random variables - |
- | - | - | - |
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Discrete probability distributions - |
- | - | - | - |
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Continuous random variables and probability distributions - |
- | - | - | - |
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Sampling distributions - |
- | - | - | - |
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Inferences on mean and variance - |
- | - | - | - |
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Hypothesis Testing - |
- | - | - | - |
|
Total (hours) |
24 | 4 | - | 4 |
L = Lectures, T = Tutorial classes, P = Practical classes, A = Homework Assignments
| Assessment | Percentage Marks |
|---|---|
| Assignments | 10 |
| Mid-Exam | 30 |
| End-Exam | 60 |
Last Update: 08/02/2023
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