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This entry is from Winter semester 2019/20 and might be obsolete. You can find a current equivalent here.
Statistics
(dt. Statistik)
Level, degree of commitment | Advanced module, depends on importing study program |
Forms of teaching and learning, workload |
Lecture (3 SWS), recitation class (1 SWS), 180 hours (60 h attendance, 120 h private study) |
Credit points, formal requirements |
6 CP Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises. Examination type: Written or oral examination |
Language, Grading |
German,The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Mathematics. |
Origin | B.Sc. Mathematics |
Duration, frequency |
One semester, Regularly alternating with other advanced modules |
Person in charge of the module's outline | Prof. Dr. Markus Bibinger, Prof. Dr. Hajo Holzmann |
Contents
Depending on the specific lecture
Selected topics of multivariate statistics will be discussed, with a different focus depending on the specific lecture. Possible topics include regression analysis, cluster analysis, principal component analysis (pca), multivariate density estimation, variable selection and discriminant analysis.
Qualification Goals
The students shall
- learn about important statistical methods and be able to analyse them mathematically,
- be able to apply the procedures to data,
- further develop their understanding of data analysis and statistics,
- improve their oral communication skills in the exercises by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during discussion.
Prerequisites
None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: Elementary Stochastics, Internship Stochastics.
Applicability
The module can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)
- B.Sc. Data Science
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Business Mathematics
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Business Mathematics
- LAaG Mathematics
When studying B.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Compulsory Elective 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
- Izenman, A. J. (2008) Modern multivariate statistical techniques. Springer
- Weitere Literatur abhängig von der Veranstaltung
Please note:
This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2019/20. 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:
- Winter 2016/17
- Summer 2018
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- Summer 2021
- Winter 2021/22
- Winter 2022/23
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