MATH 3810 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics

Goals: An introduction to the basic topics of mathematical probability theory, in preparation for a course in mathematical statistics such as MATH 5810.

Content: Definition of probability, probability distributions (discrete and continuous), expectation, random variables and functions of random variables. Sampling distributions and applications.

Taught: Fall term

Prerequisites: MATH 1180, MATH 3320 recommended

Credits: 4