This seminar series covers topics such as estimating health consequences using observational data, using mutual information to hunt for dark matter, and measuring racial inequities in health care outcomes. Participants will learn about advanced applications of probability and statistics in real-world scenarios. The teaching method involves presentations by experts in the field. This course is designed for individuals interested in exploring the intersection of probability, statistics, and various fields such as healthcare and astrophysics.
Applied Probability and Statistics Seminar Series
Overview
Syllabus
Estimating the health consequences of playing football using observational data by Dr. Deshpande.
Using Mutual Information to Hunt for Dark Matter by Dr. Mehmet Alpaslan.
Measuring Racial Inequities in Health Care Outcomes: Prostate Cancer in the U.S. by Holly Hartman.
Taught by
Professor Knudson
