Probability Calculus and Statistics (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• is familiar with different scales and their characteristic statistical numbers and will be able to determine them on the basis of data
• is familiar with the basics of statistical testing, knows basic concepts related to probability and is able to apply them in probability distribution.

Content

• Population and random sample
• Scales
• Statistical numbers
• Concept of probability
• Conditional probability and independence
• Discrete and continuous probability distribution
• Correlation and regression
• Statistical inference

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify and define the concepts, models and in the subject area of the course
• has completed the learning tasks required for the course to the minimum standard.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well
• is able to identify, define and use the concepts, models and tools in the subject area of the course
• has completed the learning tasks of the course at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• is able to identify, define and use and apply the concepts and models in the subject area of the course in a variety of ways
• has completed the learning tasks of the course at an excellent level.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify and define the concepts, models and in the subject area of the course
• has completed the learning tasks required for the course to the minimum standard.