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Seoul National University

Introductory Statistics : Basic Ideas and Instruments for Statistical Inference

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Overview

Statistical Inference is the process by which data is used to draw a conclusionoruncover ascientific truthabout a population from asample. This course aims to familiarize the student with several ideas and instruments for statistical inference. It covers fundamental concepts and properties of probability.

Specifically, youwill learn to work with sequences of successes and failures using the binomial formula. You will also learn how the law of averages can be used, as well as how to understand stochastic processes by applying box models. The normal approximation for probability histogram, which is an essential idea for statistical inference, will be discussed in depth in this course.

Syllabus

[Week 1]

  • Probability
  • Examples of Probability Calculation

[Week 2]

  • The Binomial Formula
  • The Law of Averages
  • The Expected Value and Standard Error

[Week 3]

  • The Normal Approximation for Probability Histograms

Taught by

Ryu Keun-kwan and Jung-min Lee

Reviews

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    Joseph Bankston
    In Korean with English transcripts.

    Transcripts do not contain relevant information to material being tested. Mostly anecdotal information.

    No course material (no textbooks, no additional notes, no reference material)

    Quiz questions not covered in class lecture.

    Would not recommend.

    One is better off using Syllabus and doing Independent research.

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