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CS 461 — Internship Statistics
(dt. Praktikum zur Statistik)
Level, degree of commitment | Practical module, depends on importing study program |
Forms of teaching and learning, workload |
Internship (2 SWS), 90 hours (30 h attendance, 60 h private study) |
Credit points, formal requirements |
3 CP Course requirement(s): None, but attendance is compulsory. Examination type: The examination consists of an oral presentation with a written assignment. |
Language, Grading |
German,The module is ungraded in accordance with the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Computer Science. |
Origin | B.Sc. Computer Science |
Duration, frequency |
One semester, In the summer semester / as a block course during the lecture-free period in spring |
Person in charge of the module's outline | Prof. Dr. Dominik Heider |
Contents
The practical course is based on the statistics software ''R''. First, the functionalities of ''R'' are introduced. Subsequently, the theory is briefly introduced to the topics listed below. The methods introduced are investigated with ''R'' on the basis of simulations and applied to data sets.
Topics (only a selection is covered)
- Basics in dealing with R
- Random variables and their simulation
- descriptive statistics and graphics
- Point and interval estimation
- Statistical hypothesis tests
- Analysis of multivariate data
- Linear Regression
- Covariance and variance analysis
- Generalized linear models
Qualification Goals
The students shall
- learn how to use the statistics software R,
- be able to investigate statistical methods by means of suitable simulations,
- be able to apply appropriate statistical methods to given data sets and problems,
- to process the results obtained in an appropriate manner in writing,
- gain experience in teamwork and work organisation during the development of tasks.
Prerequisites
None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: Basic Linear Algebra, Basic Real Analysis, Introduction to Statistics.
Applicability
The module can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Business Informatics
When studying B.Sc. Computer Science, this module must be completed in the study area Compulsory Modules in Mathematics.
The module can also be used in other study programs (export module).
Recommended Reading
- Will be announced in the course
Please note:
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