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This entry is from Winter semester 2016/17 and might be obsolete. No current equivalent could be found.
Mathematical Statistics
(dt. Mathematische Statistik)
Level, degree of commitment | Specialization module, depends on importing study program |
Forms of teaching and learning, workload |
Lecture (4 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS), 270 hours (90 h attendance, 180 h private study) |
Credit points, formal requirements |
9 CP Course requirement(s): Written or oral examination Examination type: Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises. |
Language, Grading |
German,The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Business Mathematics. |
Origin | M.Sc. Business Mathematics, M.Sc. Business Mathematics |
Duration, frequency |
One semester, Regularly alternating with other specialization modules |
Person in charge of the module's outline | Prof. Dr. Markus Bibinger, Prof. Dr. Hajo Holzmann |
Contents
- Statistics in the linear model
- Statistical models, exponential families, sufficiency of statistics
- Basics of Decision Theory, Minimax and Bayes approach, admissibility and the Stein phenomenon
- Unbiased minimum variance estimation
- Test theory, Neyman-Pearson lemma, UMP and UMPU Tests
- Asymptotic estimation theory
Qualification Goals
The students shall
- learn the basic concepts of mathematical statistics,
- learn about and apply some important statistical methods,
- practice mathematical methods (development of mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training of the ability to abstract, proof methods),
- improve their oral communication skills in the recitation classes by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during discussion.
Prerequisites
Translation is missing. Here is the German original:
Keine. Empfohlen werden die Kompetenzen, die in den Basismodulen, im Vertiefungsmodul Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie und im Praktikum zur Stochastik vermittelt werden
Applicability
The module can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Business Mathematics
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Business Mathematics
- LAaG Mathematics
When studying M.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Specialization and Practical Modules in Mathematics.
The module can also be used in other study programs (export module).
Die Wahlmöglichkeit des Moduls ist dadurch beschränkt, dass es der Angewandten Mathematics zugeordnet ist.
Recommended Reading
- Casella, G. und Berger, R. L. „Statistical Inference“, Duxbury 2002
- Shao, J., „Mathematical Statistics“, Springer 2003.
Please note:
This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2016/17. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:
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- Summer 2018
- Winter 2018/19
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- Winter 2021/22
- Winter 2022/23
- Winter 2023/24 (no corresponding element)
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