Doi Sap 303
Doi Sap 303
SEMESTER: Spring
CREDITS: 6 ECTS (4 hrs. per week)
LANGUAGE: English
DEGREES: SAPIENS program
Course overview
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in probability and statistics with
engineering applications. Topics include probability, discrete and continuous random
variables, confidence interval estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, and
analysis of variance.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Calculus.
Course contents
1. Descriptive Statistics.
2. Probability.
3. Discrete and Continuous Random Variables.
4. Sampling and Simulation.
5. Inference, Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing.
6. Linear Regression and Correlation.
7. Analysis of Variance.
8. Design of Experiments.
9. Statistical Quality Control.
TextBook
Navidi “Statistics for Engineers & Scientists”, 4th edition, McGraw‐Hill, 2015
Additional Reference
R.E. Walpole, R.H. Myers, S.L. Myers and K.E. Ye Probability & Statistics for
Engineers& Scientists, Global Edition. Pearson. 2016
Software
You will need a computer for the homework assignments and practice. The main software
used in class will be R.
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Grading
The following conditions must be accomplished to pass the course:
A minimum overall grade of at least 5 over 10.
The overall grade is obtained as follows:
Continuous evaluation (20 %):
o Attendance
o Periodical assignments
o Active participation in class
Exams (80%): Minimum average grade of exams: 4
o Intermediate evaluation tests (February + April): 40% (20% + 20%)
o Final exam (May): 40%
o Compulsory to attend all exams unless duly justified
Retake
Previous continuous evaluation Grade: 20%
Extraordinary exam: 80%
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