Course detail

Statistical Methods

FAST-HA51Acad. year: 2011/2012

Random experiment, continuous and discrete random variables (vectors), marginal distribution, independent random variables, transformation of random variables, characteristics of random variables and vectors. Random sampling, statistics.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Institute of Mathematics and Descriptive Geometry (MAT)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Basics of the theory of functions of one and several real variables (derivative, partial derivative, limit, continuous functions, graphs of functions). Basic operations with matrices and vectors.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Give the students a basic understanding of the theory of probability. Students should be able to interpret the basics of mathematical statistics.
Teach the students how to evaluate data focussing on finding solutions to "unsolvable" systems of linear equations with minimum errors.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KOUTKOVÁ, H., MOLL, I.: Úvod do pravděpodobnosti a matematické statistiky. Akademické nakladatelství CERM, s.r.o., 2001. (CS)

Recommended reading

Huaan, Fan: Theory of Errors and Least Squares Adjustment. Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, 2003. ISBN 91-7170-200-8. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-C-GK Master's

    branch G , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer