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402-0738-00L 6 Credits DZ , BSC , DS , SHE , MSC D-MATH , D-PHYS

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Statistical Methods and Analysis Techniques in Experimental Physics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Christophorus Grab, Prof. Dr. Günther Dissertori, Dr. Christian Regenfus

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Abstract

The lectures cover modern methods of statistical analysis, as it is applied in data analysis of experimental physics. The topics include probability distributions, parameter estimation, treatment of errors, hypotheses testing and multivariate methods. The exercises also provide the opportunity to perform independent analyses of particle physics data from real experiments, using the computer.

Objective

Acquire skills for analysing large data samples and learn how to present your physics results.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will appear on the lectures' web site.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: DZ , BSC , DS , SHE , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Statistical Methods and Analysis Techniques in Experimental Physics gemeinsam mit der Uni Zürich	Tue 08:45-10:30 (HPP H 7)	2 h weekly
exercise	Statistical Methods and Analysis Techniques in Experimental Physics gemeinsam mit der Uni Zürich	Tue 10:45-13:30 (HPP H 7)	3 h weekly

Offered In

Mathematics, Computational Science and Engineering (Mathematics, Physics Those who want to register for elective courses in the diploma degree programme im Mathematics, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Mathematics. Those who want to register for core subject and elective courses in the diploma degree programme in Physics, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Physics (Core Courses: Theoretical Physics, Core Courses: Experimental Physics, Electives: Physics and Mathematics). The same holds for seminars and semester projects and papers.)
- Advanced Studies in Physics: Experimental Physical Electives
  - Particle Physics
- Advanced Studies in Physics: Mathematics Electives
  - Numerical and Applied Mathematics (Weitere Fächer siehe Mathematik Master > Kernfächer und Wahlfächer)
Computational Science and Engineering Bachelor
- Electives
Computational Science and Engineering Master
- Electives
Physics TC (Detailed information on the programme at: )
- Specialized Courses in Respective Subject with Educational Focus
Physics MAS SHE (Detailed information on the programme at: )
- Physics as Major Subject
  - Spec. Courses in Respective Subject with Educ. Focus (Major Subject) (MAS SHE in 2 Subjects in One-Step Procedure: no courses from this category have to be completed.)
  - Compulsory Electives (Further course offerings from the category Educational Science are listed under "Programme: Educational Science for MAS SHE and TC". MAS SHE in 2 Subjects in One-Step Procedure: a) the course 402-0904-00L "Professional Exercises: Experiments in physics teaching" (takes place in Summer Semester only) must be completed within the category Compulsory Elective Courses; b) courses from the category Compulsory Elective Courses of the Minor Subject may also be selected; c) courses from the category Specialized Courses in the Respective Subject, either of the Major or the Minor Subject, may also be selected.)
Physics
- Advanced Studies in Physics: Physical Electives with Laboratory
  - Particle Physics
- Advanced Studies in Physics: Mathematics Electives
  - Numerical and Applied Mathematics (Weitere Fächer siehe Mathematik Master > Kernfächer und Wahlfächer)