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Rsch Sch of Finance, Actuarial Studies & App Stats · ANU College of Business and Economics
A first course in mathematical statistics with emphasis on applications; probability, random variables, moment generating functions and correlation, sampling distributions, estimation of parameters by the methods of moments and maximum likelihood, hypothesis testing, the central limit theorem, and Bayesian statistics.
Typical assessment may include, but is not restricted to: exams, assignments, quizzes, presentations and other assessment as appropriate
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Students are expected to commit 130 hours of work in completing this course. This includes time spent in scheduled classes and self-directed study time. Other Information Students who commenced enrolment in the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies in 2019 or later, and students considering transferring to the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, should take STAT2013 rather than STAT2001. Contact the convener of the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies if you unsure whether to enrol in STAT2001 or STAT2013.
Information about the prescribed textbook will be available via the Class Summary