Applied Mathematics: Probability TheoryLaajuus (3 cr)
Course unit code: TTZM0320
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Responsible person
- Pekka Varis
Objective
The student understands the concept of probability as a measure of uncertainty. They have a view how this measure can be applied to the random real-world phenomena and statistical analysis.
Content
Random phenomena and the concept of probability. The conditional probability and independency, Bayes’ rule. The random variable, binomial-, Poisson- and normal distribution, the central limit theorem. A review of statistical analysis. Application examples.
Qualifications
Basic skills of algebra and analysis, integral
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Pass: The student shows in the exam that they understand the concept of probability and is able to apply it to random real-life phenomena and statistical analysis.
The assessment is based on exam and exercises.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass: The student shows in the exam that they understand the concept of probability and is able to apply it to random real-life phenomena and statistical analysis. The assessment is based on exam and exercises.