| STAT 131 |
CRN 1790, 15 Points (2009 2/3) |
| Coordinator: |
Dr John Haywood
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| Lecturer: |
A/Prof Stefanka Chukova
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| Restrictions: |
may not enrol in or credit STAT 131 after passing STAT 231 |
| Lectures: |
Tue 11-12 (CO LT122), Wed, Fri 11-12 (EA LT006) timetable |
| Tutorials: |
1 hour per week, to be arranged. |
| Assignments: |
Approximately weekly. |
| Assessment: |
10% assignments, 15% test plus 75% final exam |
| Course Materials: |
A suitable scientific calculator, cost approximately $30. Course Notes, from Student Notes, cost $13.50. |
| Prescription: |
This course gives an introduction to probability, mathematical/statistical models and operations research. There is an emphasis on stochastic modelling and informed decision making. It is intended for students majoring in Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Physics, Geophysics, Computer Science or Management Science, or those intending to study Financial Mathematics, Econometrics or other quantitative disciplines. |
| Description: |
You need 16 credits of NCEA level 3 mathematics, with plenty of calculus, to attempt this course. Otherwise you are advised to take STAT 193. You will benefit from taking MATH 142 (Calculus 2) concurrently. |
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