Probability and Statistics (G5146)
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Probability and Statistics
Module G5146
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
• Vector random variables, moments, distributions, transformations.
• Conditional distributions, conditional expectations.
• Multivariate normal distribution. Linear regression.
• Point estimators
• Hypothesis testing, confidence intervals.
Module learning outcomes
Select and employ appropriate methods to solve basic problems using vector random variables;
Apply linear regression to data from real-life applications;
Use a variety of methods to estimate parameters and perform statistical tests in realistic problems.
Acquire presentation skills and communicate mathematical content
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 5.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T2 Week 6 | 100.00% |
| Coursework | 10.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 4 | 25.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 6 | 25.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 9 | 25.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 10 | 25.00% |
| Coursework | 10.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T2 Week 10 | 100.00% |
| Coursework | 5.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T2 Week 7 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111110 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
| Spring Semester | Class | 1 hour | 11000000000 |
| Spring Semester | Practical | 1 hour | 01111100000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 01111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Antoine Dahlqvist
Assess convenor
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Dr Nicholas Simm
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