About
STAT 415 follows the content covered in STAT 414 and focuses on the theoretical treatment of statistical inference, including sufficiency, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, analysis of variance, chi-square tests, and nonparametric methods. The course goals are:
- To develop a theoretical understanding of estimation.
- To develop a theoretical understanding of hypothesis testing.
- To develop a theoretical understanding of nonparametric methods.
- To develop a theoretical understanding of basic Bayesian methods.
Course Topics
A theoretical treatment of statistical inference, including sufficiency, estimation, testing, regression, analysis of variance, and chi-square tests.
Course Author(s)
Dr. Laura Simon is the primary author of the materials for this course and has taught this course in residence several semesters.
Software
Students must have immediate access to an external trackpad and stylus in order to markup assignment .pdf documents and upload them into Canvas.
Access to the Minitab 17 or higher statistical software package. (Although you will actually be allowed to use any of the other mainstream statistical packages, such as SAS, SPSS, and R, the methods in the course will be demonstrated only using Minitab.) See the Statistical Software page for more information.
This course uses Honorlock for proctored exams. For more information view O.3 What is a proctored exam? in the student orientation.
Textbook
Hogg, R.V., and Tanis, E.A. (2020). Probability and Statistical Inference, 10th Edition, Pearson. (We will primarily cover chapters 6-10.) ISBN-13: 978-0135189399
Note: This is NOT the global edition.
Assessment Plan
Quizzes - 10
Exams - 5
PLEASE NOTE: This course may require you to take exams using certain proctoring software that uses your computer’s webcam or other technology to monitor and/or record your activity during exams. The proctoring software may be listening to you, monitoring your computer screen, viewing you and your surroundings, recording and storing any and all activity (including visual and audio recordings) during the proctoring process. By enrolling in this course, you consent to the use of the proctoring software selected by your instructor, including but not limited to any audio and/or visual monitoring which may be recorded. Please contact your instructor with any questions. (Read more...)