HM201V Practical Statistics 7,5 hp

Course contents:

Statistical instruments for stratification, analysis and to draw conclusions from non complete data. Learn the Monte Carlo simulation basics and solving every day complex problems with this method

Course goals:

To let the students learn about statistical metods for root cause analysis and to learn the Monte Carlo Statistical techniques for predictions and calculations when data are uncertain. Knowing how to plan under uncertainty is a key expression.

Eligibility for "free movers" applying to single courses:

Completed upper secondary schooling incl documented proficiency in English and university studies of at least 2 years (corresponding to 120 hp/80 p).

Required equipment:
Need to computer with access to the world wide web since Bilda, the communication instrument of KTH will be used.

Course literature:

Risk Analysis - a quantitative guide David Vose, Wiley, 2003 Student version of @RISK (purchase will be arranged when the course starts for those interested)

När kurs inte längre ges har student möjlighet att examineras under ytterligare två läsår.

• TEN1 - Examination, 3,0 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• ÖVN1 - Group Tasks, 4,5 hp, betygsskala: P, F

Examinator beslutar, baserat på rekommendation från KTH:s handläggare av stöd till studenter med funktionsnedsättning, om eventuell anpassad examination för studenter med dokumenterad, varaktig funktionsnedsättning.

Examinator får medge annan examinationsform vid omexamination av enstaka studenter.

Examination comment:
The assignments in the Monte Carlo part of the course must be solved, submitted and approved. Written examination either by solving a larger statistical problem using Monte Carlo or by taking an ordinary written examination

• Vid grupparbete har alla i gruppen ansvar för gruppens arbete.
• Vid examination ska varje student ärligt redovisa hjälp som erhållits och källor som använts.
• Vid muntlig examination ska varje student kunna redogöra för hela uppgiften och hela lösningen.