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401-0603-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATL , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET
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Stochastics (Probability and Statistics)

Stochastik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Marloes H. Maathuis
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:29

Abstract

This class covers the following concepts: random variables, probability, discrete and continuous distributions, joint and conditional probabilities and distributions, the law of large numbers, the central limit theorem, descriptive statistics, statistical inference, inference for normally distributed data, point estimation, and two-sample tests.

Objective

Knowledge of the basic principles of probability and statistics.

Content

Introduction to probability theory, some basic principles from mathematical statistics and basic methods for applied statistics.

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
10 hand- oder maschinengeschriebene A4-Seiten, Taschenrechner ohne Kommunikationsmöglichkeiten. Neutrales (nicht fachspezifisches) Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Stochastik
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
  • Mon 16:00-18:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly
exercise Stochastik
Groups are selected in myStudies. Diverse Termine am Mittwochnachmittag oder Do 12-13 gemäss Gruppeneinteilung für Studiengang Maschineningenieurwissenschaften. Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
  • Wed 14:00-15:00 (ON LI NE)
  • Wed 14:00-15:00 (ON LI NE)
  • Wed 14:00-15:00 (ON LI NE)
  • Wed 15:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)
  • Wed 16:00-17:00 (ON LI NE)
  • Wed 17:00-18:00 (ON LI NE)
  • Thu 12:00-13:00 (ON LI NE)
  • Thu 14:00-15:00 (ON LI NE)
1 h weekly

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