Statistics and Probability (3 cr)
Code: TZVM6300-3026
General information
Enrollment
18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 30.03.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
- Ida Arhosalo
Groups
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TLP25VKBachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
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TLP24VSBachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
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TLP23S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
- 14.01.2025 15:00 - 16:30, Statistics and Probability TZVM6300-3026
- 15.01.2025 11:30 - 13:00, Statistics and Probability TZVM6300-3026
- 21.01.2025 15:00 - 16:30, Statistics and Probability TZVM6300-3026
- 22.01.2025 11:30 - 13:00, Statistics and Probability TZVM6300-3026
- 28.01.2025 15:00 - 16:30, Statistics and Probability TZVM6300-3026
- 29.01.2025 11:30 - 13:00, Statistics and Probability TZVM6300-3026
- 04.02.2025 14:15 - 15:45, Statistics and Probability TZVM6300-3026
- 05.02.2025 11:30 - 13:00, Statistics and Probability TZVM6300-3026
- 11.02.2025 15:00 - 16:30, Statistics and Probability TZVM6300-3026
- 12.02.2025 11:30 - 13:00, Statistics and Probability TZVM6300-3026
- 18.02.2025 15:00 - 16:30, Statistics and Probability TZVM6300-3026
- 19.02.2025 11:30 - 13:00, Statistics and Probability TZVM6300-3026
- 12.03.2025 11:30 - 13:00, Statistics and Probability TZVM6300-3026
- 19.03.2025 11:30 - 13:00, Statistics and Probability TZVM6300-3026
Objectives
The goal of the course
You will learn to process and analyse statistical data in order to make right decisions in working life. You will learn to calculate probabilities of different events or risks and to study statistical dependence found in the data.
Course competences
Knowledge and understanding (EUR-CE KN)
Learning outcomes
You know basic concepts and and methods of probability and statistics. You can analyze statistical data, make forecasts and study statistical relationships. You can calculate probabilities of events and evaluate risks. You know random variables, statistical distributions and the expectation value. You can use Excel in applications.
Content
Descriptive statistics
Fundamentals of probability theory
Statistical distributions
Linear regression and correlation
Using Excel in applications
Time and location
Lecture/Exercise session 2*90min / week during weeks 3-8 and 90min/week on weeks 10-12
Exam in Exam-studio
Learning materials and recommended literature
Material in Moodle
Additional material:
Johnson, R. (2008) Miller and Freund’s Probability and Statistics for Engineers
9789526329796 Nummenmaa, L., Holopainen, M. & Pulkkinen, P. (2017) Tilastollisten menetelmien perusteet. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercise sessions. Independent studying with Moodle material. Excel is applied with exercises.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Exam is in Exam studio.
Student workload
Lessons approx 25h, Homework and independent studying 55h
Further information for students
Exam 80-100%
Homework 0-20%
Details in Moodle workspace
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Adequate 1
You have achieved the desired goals. You know a few of the concepts and methods and how to apply them in familiar situations but your reasoning is often deficient and you make mistakes in calculations.
Satisfactory 2
You have achieved the desired goals. You know many of the concepts and methods and how to apply them in familiar situations but your reasoning is sometimes deficient or you make mistakes in calculations.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
You have achieved the desired goals. You know most of the concepts and methods and how to apply them in familiar situations showing often the ability to reason completely and calculate flawlessly
Very good 4
You have achieved the desired goals. You know most of the concepts and methods and how to apply them in new situations showing in most cases the ability to reason completely and calculate flawlessly.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You have achieved the desired goals. You know all the concepts and methods and how to apply them in new situations showing always the ability to combine things, reason completely and calculate flawlessly.
Prerequisites
Basic use of spreadsheets