Errors and data quality. Error propoagation. Error ellipse and error ellipsoid. Optimal estimation and least squares principle. Condition adjustment. Condition adjustment in groups. Adjustment by elements. Adjutsment by elements with constraints. Sequential adjustment by element.
FAG5129 Theory of Errors 7.5 credits
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing this course, students should have obtained theoretical insight on measurement errors, be able to apply and evaluate different adjustment methods.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Mathematical statistics. Linear algebra.
Recommended prerequisites
Mathematical statistics. Linear algebra.
Equipment
Literature
Bjerhammar (1973). Theory of errors and least squares adjustment. Fan (1997). Theory of errors and least squares adjustment.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Written exam, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Supplementary information
Course literature:
Bjerhammar (1973). Theory of errors and least squares adjustment. Fan (1997). Theory of errors and least squares adjustment.