35252 Mathematical Statistics

6cp; 4hpw
Requisite(s): (35102 Introduction to Analysis and Multivariable Calculus OR 33401 Introductory Mathematical Methods OR 33230 Mathematical Modelling 2 OR 33290 Statistics and Mathematics for Science) AND (35353 Regression Analysis OR 35151 Introduction to Statistics)
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.

Advanced statistical analysis in areas such as marketing, survey design and financial modelling requires insight into the mathematical foundations of statistics. This subject aims to develop such insight and introduces students to the concepts and terminology required in more advanced applications. Topics include: probability; random variables and their probability distributions; limiting distributions; multivariate probability distributions; functions of random variables; estimators and their properties; hypotheses and their tests; order statistics.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,490.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.