2020-2021 / STAT0808-1

Inferential statistics

Duration

20h Th, 20h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in biology3 crédits 
 Bachelor in geography : general4 crédits 
 Bachelor in geology3 crédits 

Lecturer

Amir Aboubacar

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course develops the following themes:
- Descriptive statistics
- Probability calculus and random variable
- Statistical inference

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of the course, students will be able to calculate and interpret the usual  statistical indicators.  They  will understand the basic concepts of probability. The students will understand the notion of statistical models and they will master the basic principles of the estimation in a parametric model.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

A good understanding of calculus is required. 

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Ex cathedra teaching and exercise sessions

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

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

Course notes will be  available on eCampus. 

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.

- If face to face exam is possible: an exam organised in January - If distance exam is required: distance exam

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Amir Aboubacar, a.aboubacar@ulg.ac.be