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Stochastics (Probability and Statistics)
Stochastik
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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Literature
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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
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Stochastik
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
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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.
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1 h weekly |