Spring 2010
Math 403 Probability and Statistics for Engineers
General Information, Syllabus, Assessment and Test Dates
Undergraduate Catalog Description: Analyzing and producing data; probability; random variables; probability distributions; expectation; sampling distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; experimental design; regression and correlation analysis. Credit not given for both MATH 403 and either MATH 401 or MATH 402. Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite: Math 244.Objectives
- Develop a thorough understanding of the concepts and techniques of the theory of probbility
- Further develop the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems
- (Further) develop skills for working effectively with others on mathematics problems
Syllabus
Chapter 1: Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
Chapter 2: Probability
Chapter 3: Random Variables and Probability Distributions
Chapter 4: Mathematical Expectation
Chapter 5: Some Discrete Probability Distributions
Chapter 6: Some Continuous Probability Distributions
Chapter 8: Fundamental Sampling Distributions and Data Descriptions
Chapter 9: One- and Two-Sample Estimation Problem
Chapter 10: One- and Two-Sample Tests of Hypotheses
Chapter 11: Simple Linear Regression and Correlation
Chapter 12: Multiple Linear Regression and Certain Nonlinear Regression Models (12.1-12.6)
Assessment| 1. | Homework | 15% | | 2. | Team work | 10% | | 2. | Tests | 45% | | 3. | Final Examination | 30% | Test Schedule
Test 1: Wednesday, February 10
Test 2: Wednesday March 17
Test 3: Wednesday April 21
Final: Friday May 7, 8 a.m. |