AMat 362 - Probability for Statistics

Institution:

SUNY at Albany

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Description:

Introduction to discrete and continuous probability models, including probability mass functions, density functions and cumulative distribution functions. Discrete examples will include the binomial, negative binomial, Poisson, and hypergeometric distributions. Continuous distributions will include the normal and exponential distributions, the family of gamma and beta densities, and, if time permits, t and chi-square distributions. Other topics are the probability axioms, equally likely sample spaces (combinatorics), conditional probability, joint distributions, marginal distributions, conditional distributions, covariance, correlation, moment generating functions and the Central Limit Theorem.?A Mat 362 constitutes substantial preparation for Actuarial Exam P. A student may not apply both A Mat 362 and A Mat 367 towards a major or minor in mathematics or a minor in statistics. Prerequisite(s): calculus through A Mat 214 or the equivalent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albany.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 442-3300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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