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STA-2002 Theoretical Statistics - 10 ECTS

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Type of course

The course is included in the study programs Applied Physics and Mathematics - master (5-years) and Physics and mathematics - bachelor. It may also be taken independent of study program. This course is also available for inbound exchange students.

Admission requirements

Applicants from Nordic countries:

Generell studiekompetanse og følgende spesielle opptakskrav: Matematikk R1 og i tillegg enten:

  • Matematikk R2
  • Fysikk 1 + 2 eller
  • Kjemi 1+ 2 eller
  • Biologi 1 + 2 eller
  • Informasjonsteknologi 1 +2 eller
  • Geofag 1 + 2 eller
  • Teknologi og forskningslære 1 + 2

Søknadskode 9197 (kravkode REALFA): Enkeltemner i realfag, lavere grad.

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

S-201 Advanced statistics 10 ects

Course content

This course builds on STA-1001 Statistics and probability with a thorough discussion of statistical methods and principles (sufficiency, power-optimality, exponential classes, maximum likelihood, Bayesian estimation).

Recommended prerequisites

STA-1001 Probability and statistics

Objectives of the course

The candidate shall:

  • obtain thorough knowledge and understanding of the statistical principles and concepts sufficiency, power-optimality, exponential classes, maximum likelihood, Bayesian estimation.
  • be able to apply these concepts to solve problems.

Language of instruction and examination

The language of instruction and the syllabus is English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.

Teaching methods

Lectures: Approx 40 h. Coursework: Approx 30 h.

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open to incoming exchange students.

Study level: Bachelor’s

Admission prerequisites:
This course has admission prerequisites, which are listed under the Admission requirements section. Please review this information carefully before adding the course to your Learning Agreement.

For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange.

Schedule

Se timeplan

Examination

Examination: Date: Duration: Grade scale:
School exam 09.12.2026 09:00
 4 Hours A–E, fail F

Coursework requirements:

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Mandatory homework sets Approved – not approved
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  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: STA-2002
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