Course Syllabus
Course Title: Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Instructor: Eden G. Aniversario, MSc
Contact Information: edenaniversario24@gmail.com
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Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of probability theory and
statistics. Emphasis is placed on understanding basic probability models, statistical inference
techniques, and their applications in real-world scenarios.
Learning Outcomes:
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Apply probability theory to analyze random phenomena.
2. Use statistical methods to draw conclusions from data.
3. Interpret and communicate results of statistical analyses.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand basic concepts of probability, including events, random variables, and
distributions.
2. Apply statistical techniques, including estimation and hypothesis testing, to real-world
problems.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in using statistical software for data analysis.
Course Coverage:
WEEK TOPICS SUBTOPICS
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1 Introduction to Probability - Basic concepts of probability
- Probability rules and axioms
2 Discrete Probability Distributions - Binomial distribution
- Poisson distribution
3 Continuous Probability Distributions - Normal distribution
- Exponential distribution
4 Joint Probability Distributions - Joint and conditional probabilities
- Covariance and correlation
5 Sampling Distributions and Central - Sampling distributions
Limit Theorem - Central Limit Theorem
6 Point Estimation - Methods of estimation
- Properties of estimators
7 Interval Estimation - Confidence intervals
- Margin of error
8 Hypothesis Testing - Type I and Type II errors
- Tests for means and proportions
9 Simple Linear Regression - Regression analysis
- Interpretation of regression coefficients
10 Multiple Regression Analysis - Model selection criteria
- Assumptions and diagnostics
Teaching & Learning Activities and Assessment Tasks:
Week Teaching & Learning Activities Assessment Tasks
1-4 Readings from textbook chapters Problem sets on probability distributions
Online simulations of random processes Quiz on basic probability concepts
5-8 Statistical software tutorials (e.g., R, Python) Data analysis projects using real-world datasets
In-class discussions on hypothesis testing Midterm exam on probability distributions and tests
9-10 Guest lectures on regression techniques Final project on regression analysis
Group work on interpreting regression results Final exam covering all course topics
Grading Policies:
- Quizzes: 10%
- Problem Sets: 20%
- Midterm Exam: 20%
- Data Analysis Projects: 20%
- Final Project: 15%
- Final Exam: 15%
Rules and Policies:
- Attendance is expected and participation in class discussions is encouraged.
- Late submissions may incur a penalty of 10% per day unless prior arrangements are made.
- Academic integrity policies will be strictly enforced.
Books and E-books:
1. "Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists" by Sheldon Ross
2. "Introduction to Statistical Learning" by Gareth James, Daniela Witten, Trevor Hastie, and
Robert Tibshirani
Additional Information:
- All course materials and announcements will be posted on the course website.
