STA 4182 - Statistical Models

Institution:

Florida International University

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Description:

This is a specialized course in the use of statistical models to represent physical and social phenomena. The emphasis is on providing tools which will allow a researcher or analyst to gain some insight into phenomena being studied. An introductory knowledge of probability theory and random variables is assumed. Specific topics include: introduction to discrete and continuous probability distributions, transformation of variables, approximation of data by empirical distributions, central limit theorem, propagation of moments, Monte Carlo simulation, probability plotting,testing distributional assumptions. Prerequisites: STA 3033 or STA 4321.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fiu.edu

Phone Number:

(305) 348-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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