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401-3620-26L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-INFK , D-MATH , D-ITET

Student Seminar in Statistics: Distribution Generalization

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Jonas Peters
Number of participants limited to 33. Almost fully booked. [Late inquiries as to whether a place is still available must be directed to the seminar advisor.] Mainly for students from the Mathematics Bachelor and Master Programmes who, in addition to the introductory course unit 401-2604-00L Probability and Statistics, have heard at least one core or elective course in statistics. Also offered in the Master Programmes Statistics resp. Data Science.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:14

Abstract

When learning how to predict a response variable from some covariates, we often assume that training and test distributions are equal. This may not be satisfied in practice, however. In this seminar, we study the problem of distribution generalization, which allows training and test distributions to differ. We consider statistical models, methods and algorithms, and theoretical results.

Objective

The participants of the seminar acquire knowledge about existing models and methods for distribution generalization, theoretical guarantees, and theoretical limitations.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup End
07.02.2026
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Student Seminar in Statistics: Distribution Generalization
  • Mon 12:15-14:00 (HG E 22)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Mathematics Bachelor
    • Seminars (The number of seminar places is limited, and the special selection procedure should help to allocate the places not primarily according to the registration time. Everybody is waitlisted first when he/she tries to register for a seminar in myStudies. Moreover: Only one mathematics seminar can be chosen per semester. Notice also the course unit 401-0002-99L Generic Seminar - Second Priority / Third Priority.)
  • Mathematics Master
    • Seminars and Semester Papers
      • Seminars (The number of seminar places is limited, and the special selection procedure should help to allocate the places not primarily according to the registration time. Everybody is waitlisted first when he/she tries to register for a seminar in myStudies. Moreover: Only one mathematics seminar can be chosen per semester. In case you need to attend 2 seminars in this semester, please take contact with the Study Administration (email: ). Notice also the course unit 401-0002-99L Generic Seminar - Second Priority / Third Priority.)
  • Statistics Master (The following courses belong to the curriculum of the Master's Programme in Statistics. The corresponding credits do not count as external credits even for course units where an enrolment at ETH Zurich is not possible.)
  • Data Science Master