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Mathematics IV: Statistics
Mathematik IV: Statistik
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:19
Abstract
Introduction to basic methods and fundamental concepts of statistics and probability theory for practicioners in natural sciences. The concepts will be illustrated with some real data examples and applied using the statistical software R.
Objective
Capacity to learn from data; good practice when dealing with data and recognizing possible fraud in statistics; basic knowledge about the laws of randomness and stochastic thinking (thinking in probabilities); application of simple methods in inferential statistics (e.g., several hypothesis tests will be introduced), i.a. also using the statistical software R. The lecture will be held in English this year.
Content
Einführung in die Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung (Grundregeln, Zufallsvariablen, diskrete und stetige Verteilungen, Ausblick auf Grenzwertsätze). Beschreibende Statistik (einschliesslich grafische Methoden). Methoden der Analytischen Statistik: Schätzungen, Tests (einschliesslich Binomialtest, t-Test, Vorzeichentest, F-Test, Wilcoxon-Test), Vertrauensintervalle, Vorhersageintervalle, Korrelation, einfache und multiple lineare Regression. Einführung in die statistische Programmiersprache R.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Ausführliches Skript zur Vorlesung ist erhältlich.
Literature
Stahel, W.: Statistische Datenanalyse. Vieweg, 5. Auflage 2008 (als ergänzende Lektüre)
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- Zusammenfassung: 10 A4 Seiten (= 5 Blätter; beliebig gefüllt)WörterbuchTaschenrechner (beliebiges Modell, ohne Kommunikationsmöglichkeit)
Course Components
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| lecture | Mathematik IV: Statistik (Mathematics IV: Statistics) | No time listed | 2 h weekly |
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Mathematik IV: Statistik (Mathematics IV: Statistics)
Mi 12-13 oder Mi 13-14 für Studiengänge Lebensmittelwissenschaften und Ernährung (neues Studienreglement) sowie Erd- und Klimawissenschaften.
Do 10-11 für Studiengang Lebensmittelwissenschaften (altes Studienreglement).
Do 13-14 für Studiengang Agrarwissenschaften.
Fr 9-10 für Studiengang Umweltnaturwissenschaften.
Fr 12-13 für Studiengang Umweltnaturwissenschaften sowie als Alternativtermin.
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No time listed | 1 h weekly |
Offered In
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Major: Geology and Geophysics (Advisors of the major in Geology and Geophysics are Dr. Vincenzo Picotti (Geology) and Dr. Andrea Zunino (Geophysics).)
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Methods (The following courses is strongly recommended within the module Methods for students interested in the "Space Systems" focus: - 401-0624-00L Mathematics IV: Statistics)
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Major: Climate and Water (Advisor of the BSc-major "Climate and Water" is Dr. Hanna Joos, Institute for climate and atmosphere (IAC).)
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Electives (Additional courses can be chosen from the complete offerings of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich. The following elective courses are strongly recommended for students interested in the "Space Systems" focus: - 401-0624-00L Mathematics IV: Statistics - 151-1633-00L Energy Conversion)
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