Apr 20, 2024  
2021-2022 Rivier University Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Rivier University Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MA 540 - Mathematical Statistics


Topics in this course include the theory of probability; continuous random variables and their density functions; moments of distributions; binomial, Poisson, normal, gamma, beta, and exponential distributions; statistical inference by empirical methods; least-squares regression and correlation; chi-square and goodness of fit; and analysis of variance. There is an extensive use of technology. This course builds upon and challenges students beyond the levels of knowledge and competence acquired at the undergraduate level.

Prerequisites & Notes
Calculus II

Credits: 3



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