Probability and Statistics (MATH0057)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Mathematics
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is normally only taken as an option by (i) second or third year students on Mathematics single and combined honours degrees (ii) second year students on the Mathematical Computation degree. It may also be suitable for other students with a good background in mathematical methods (as covered in MATH0011). it is not suitable for students seeking an introductory Statistics course.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the theory of probability and some of the statistical methods based upon it. Many physical processes involve random components which can only be modelled using probabilistic methods. Statistical theory is vital for analysing scientific data where it is necessary to distinguish genuine patterns from random fluctuations.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In Person
Methods of assessment: 90% Exam

10% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 239
Module leader: Dr Isidoros Strouthos
Who to contact for more information: math.ugteaching@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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