Introduction to Statistical Inference for Data Analytics

Catalog description

Foundational inferential methods for learning about populations from samples, including point and interval estimation, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses. Statistical theory is introduced to justify the approaches. The course emphasizes challenges that arise when applying classical ideas to big data, partially through the use of computational and simulation techniques. Prereq: C- or better in 3201, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 4202.