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MAS278: Stochastic Models and Inference

This unit introduces theory for estimation and statistical inference in applied problems involving variation or uncertainty, focusing particularly on basic distribution theory and likelihood methods. Routine statistical methods such as one and two sample tests for means and proportions are derived and justified using this theory. The unit also introduces students to the derivation and implementation of new statistical methods using computer software packages, including spreadsheets, to illustrate the flexibility of likelihood theory.

Points

4

Enrolment Options

Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

Contact Time

Lectures/workshops/tutorials: 4 hours per week.

Prerequisites

M180/MAS180 Introduction to Statistics OR M183/MAS183 Statistical Data Analysis and Databases OR M184/MAS184 Biostatistics and Information Retrieval OR M284/MAS284 Applied Statistics and Process Management OR MAS230 Biostatistical Methods.
In addition, students must have a calculus background equivalent to at least M182/MAS182 Applied Mathematics.
Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

School

School of Chemical and Mathematical Sciences

Unit Coordinator

Mr Ryan Admiraal

  • Position:
Lecturer
  • E-mail:
R.Admiraal@murdoch.edu.au
  • Location:
Murdoch Campus
Science and Computing
Room 3.026
  • Phone:
    Prefix: +618
9360 1392
Unit Contacts
Contact Phone
Prefix: +618
Location
Teaching Period(s)
Mr Ryan Admiraal
Lecturer
(R.Admiraal@murdoch.edu.au)
9360 1392 Murdoch Campus
Science and Computing
Room 3.026
MURDOCH S1: Internal
(15/02/2010 - 11/06/2010)
 
MURDOCH S1: External
(15/02/2010 - 11/06/2010)
 
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Key to Offshore Campus Location abbreviations:

APMISIN

Asia Pacific Management Institute (Singapore)

CEJTOKYO

Chiropractic Education Japan (Tokyo)

JKURASHIKI

NET Corporation (Kurashiki, Japan)

KDUPG

KDU College (Penang, Malaysia)

KDUPJ

KDU College (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia)

SGP-REPOLY

Republic Polytechnic (Singapore)

SMANUFED

Singapore Manufacturing Federation

ZHENGZHOU

Zhengzhou University (China)