2020-2021 / MATH0482-3

Probability and statistics

Duration

30h Th, 20h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in mathematics5 crédits 

Lecturer

Céline Esser, Gentiane Haesbroeck

Coordinator

Céline Esser

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The first part is devoted to the study of probabilities in the multivariate case (random vectors, conditional expectation, convergence and multivariate central limit theorem). In the second part, the first classical methods of statistical inference (estimation, confidence intervals) are developed. The statistical hypothesis testings could also be introduced. 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of the course the students will have a deep understanding of the concepts at the heart of probability theory in the multivariate case. They will be able to estimate unknown parameters and to derive confidence regions.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Probability and Differential Calculus 

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Ex cathedra classes as well as exercise sessions. 

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

If the health situation does not allow to organize face-to-face classes, videos will be made available to students and question-and-answer sessions will be organized.

Recommended or required readings

Complete course notes together with reference books will be made available through eCampus before the course. 

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam

- Remote

written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

The exam will comprise two parts : an oral examination about the theory, and a written exam dedicated to the exercises. A grade inferior to 6/20 in either of the parts will automatically lead to a failed mark for the course.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

The course is taught in French. 

Contacts

C. ESSER, Département de Mathématique, Bât B37, local 0/62, tel 04/3669636, email: Celine.Esser@uliege.be
G. HAESBROECK, Département de mathématique, Bât B37, local 0/60, tél: 04/3669594, email: G.Haesbroeck@uliege.be
S. KLENKENBERG, Département de Mathématique, Bât B37, local 0/66, email : s.klenkenberg@uliege.be