Empirical distribution functions, Monte Carlo methods, elements of decision theory, point estimation, interval estimation, tests of hypotheses, robustness, nonparametric methods. Precludes additional credit for STAT 3509. Prerequisite(s): STAT 3558 or permission of the School.Lectures three hours a week, tutorial one hour a week.
Empirical distribution functions, Monte Carlo methods, elements of decision theory, point estimation, interval estimation, tests of hypotheses, robustness, nonparametric methods. Precludes additional credit for STAT 3509. Prerequisite(s): STAT 3558 or permission of the School.Lectures three hours a week, tutorial one hour a week.