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Syllabus

MS0070 Statistics A - Basic Statistics, 7.5 Credits

Statistik A - Grundläggande statistik

Subjects

Mathematical Statistics

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Part 1	5.0	0102
Part 2	2.5	0103

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Bachelor’s level (GXX)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

120 credits in the first cycle

English 6/Engelska 6

Objectives

The objective of the course is to give an introduction to basic probability theory and statistical inference. On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• apply basic probability concepts and statistical principles and formulate a problem in statistical terms

• describe common statistical methods including conditions and assumptions

• select an appropriate statistical method for a given problem

• carry out a basic statistical analysis in the statistical software R

• interpret and evaluate results correctly and draw reasonable conclusions

• clearly and concisely communicate results and conclusions

Content

The course is built on lectures and computer exercises, as well as a project work. The main components are as follows:

Part 1 (5 hp)

• Descriptive statistics.

• Basic probability theory.

• Probability distributions.

• Statistical inference of means and proportions, one and two samples.

• Nonparametric methods.

• Analysis of frequency data.

Part 2 (2.5 hp)

Project work either alone or in a group.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Part 1

• Passed examination in written form. Grade U, 3, 4, or 5 are given.

Part 2

• Passed project report and passed oral presentation at mandatory seminar. Discussions of other groups’ reports can also be part of the examination. Reports, oral presentations, discussions and presence at seminars are only graded with Pass (G) or Fail (U).
• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

This course overlaps with the following courses given at SLU:

MS0065 Grundläggande matematisk statistik, 5.0 hp

ST0058 Statistik för ekonomer, 15 hp

ST0059 Grundläggande matematik och statistik för biologer, 7.5 hp

VM0058 Populationsmedicin, 15 hp (momentet Statistik, 3.5 hp)

TU0002 Populationsmedicin, 15 hp (momentet Statistik 3.5 hp)

HV0110 Naturvetenskaplig grundkurs – evolution och ekologi, 15 hp (momentet Matematik och statistik 5 hp)

HV0123 Naturvetenskaplig grundkurs – Husdjursagronom, 15 hp (momentet Matematik och statistik 5 hp)

HV0113 Naturvetenskaplig grundkurs – sport och sällskapsdjur, 15 hp (momentet Matematik och statistik 5 hp)

HV0109 Etologi och djurskydd, 15 hp (momentet Statistik 3 hp)

BI1259 Ekologi och statistik, 15 hp (momentet Statistik 5 hp)

BI1260 Ekologi och statistik för trädgårdsingenjörer, 15 hp (momentet Statistik 5 hp)

KE0066 Kemi, ekologi och statistik, 15 hp (momentet Statistik 2.5 hp)

SG0204 Statistik och skogsinventering, 15 hp

ST0057 Grundläggande statistik för ekonomer, 5 hp

MS0052 Grundläggande statistik för biologer, 5 hp

MS0042 Biologisk statistik, 5 hp

MS0035 Grundläggande statistik och matematik, 10 hp

Responsible department

Department of Energy and Technology