Probality and statistics (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to define probability spaces and to utilise probability theory in decision making.
You are able to describe data using statistics.
You are able to define random variables and make decisions using different kinds of distributions.

Content

How are probability spaces defined?
How is probability theory utilised in decision making?
What type of statistics may be used in data description?
How are random variables defined?
Which type of distributions do random variables have?

Evaluation

Students can

a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Course material

To be settled at the course kick off.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You participate in lectures and exercises according to the weekly schedule.

Independent track:
You can show your competence e.g. by a certificate. To be settled at the course kick off.

RDI and work-related cooperation

To be settled later on.

Timing of exams and assignments

To be settled later on.

Student workload

135 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Opintojakson hyväksytty suorittaminen edellyttää tenttien ja harjoitustehtävien tekemistä hyväksytysti.

Opintojakso arvioidaan asteikolla 0-5.

Qualifications

Discrete mathematics 2, Calculus