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M.184.2456 Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics
(Mathematical Statistics )
Koordinator (coordinator): Prof. Dr. Hendrik Schmitz
Ansprechpartner (contact): Verena Bade (verena.bade[at]uni-paderborn.de)
Credits: 5 ECTS
Workload: 150 Std (h)
Semesterturnus (semester cycle): SoSe/WS
Studiensemester (study semester): 1-4
Dauer in Semestern (duration in semesters): 1
Lehrveranstaltungen (courses):
Nummer / Name
(number / title)		 Art
(type)		 Kontaktzeit
(contact time)		 Selbststudium
(self-study)		 Status (P/WP)
(status)		 Gruppengröße
(group size)
a) K.184.24561 / Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics 30 Std (h) 120 Std (h) P
Wahlmöglichkeiten innerhalb des Moduls (Options within the module):
Keine
Empfohlene Voraussetzungen (prerequisites):
Zur Zeit sind keine Voraussetzungen bekannt. (No conditions are known.)
Inhalte (short description):

​This course provides basic knowledge and skills in descriptive and inferential statistics.

Topics covered in the course include:

  • Data visualisation
  • Descriptive statistics
  • Probability
  • Probability distributions
  • Estimation and confidence intervals
  • Hypothesis testing
    • Lernergebnisse (learning outcomes):
    Fachkompetenz Wissen (professional expertise):
    Studierende...
  • ​are familiar with different types of data and can select appropriate graphical representation techniques and descriptive statistics.
  • understand basic concepts of probability, such as the probability of an event and combined probabilities.
  • know different probability distributions and can distinguish between them.
  • understand the principles of estimation and the uncertainties associated with estimates.
  • understand the principles underlying hypothesis testing.
    • Fachkompetenz Fertigkeit (practical professional and academic skills):
    Studierende...
  • ​can summarize data using graphical and numerical techniques.
  • can use probability calculations, including conditional probability and Bayes’ theorem, to assess the likelihood of various outcomes.
  • can calculate estimates for parameters based on sample data.
  • can perform hypothesis tests across a range of statistical questions and can interpret results.
    • Personale Kompetenz / Sozial (individual competences / social skills):
    Studierende...
  • ​can communicate their analysis results clearly and effectively.
  • can engage constructively in team discussions on statistical methods and interpretations.
    • Personale Kompetenz / Selbstständigkeit (individual competences / ability to perform autonomously):
    Studierende...
  • ​ are able to independently conduct basic data analyses and critically evaluate the results.
  • can successfully structure their own learning process.
    • Prüfungsleistungen (examinations)
    Art der Modulprüfung (type of modul examination): Modulabschlussprüfung
    Art der Prüfung
    (type of examination)    		 Umfang
    (extent)    		 Gewichtung
    (weighting)
    a) Klausur 90 Minuten 100.00 %
    Studienleistung / qualifizierte Teilnahme (module participation requirements)
    Nein
    Voraussetzungen für die Teilnahme an Prüfungen (formal requirements for participating in examinations)
    Keine
    Voraussetzungen für die Vergabe von Credits (formal requirements for granting credit points)
    Die Vergabe der Credits erfolgt, wenn die Modulnote mindestens „ausreichend“ ist
    Gewichtung für Gesamtnote (calculation of overall grade)
    Das Modul wird mit der doppelten Anzahl seiner Credits gewichtet (Faktor: 2)
    Verwendung des Moduls in den Studiengängen (The module can be selected in the following degree programmes)
    M.Sc. International Economics and Management
    Umfang QT (participation requirements):
    Lernmaterialien, Literaturangaben (learning material, literature):
    Barrow, Michael and C. Rashaad Shabab. 2024. Statistics for Economics, Accounting and Business Studies. Eighth edition. Harlow, London: Pearson.
    Teilnehmerbegrenzung (participant limit):
    Keine
    Sonstige Hinweise (additional information):
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