Syllabus


==== Math 448 Mathematical Statistics. Spring 2025.====
Binghamton University 

  * Instructor: Vladislav Kargin
  * Office: WH-136
  * Meeting time and location: MWF 2:20 - 3:50 pm at CW 113.
  * Office hours: TBD. 

** This course is a 4-credit course, which means that in addition to the scheduled lectures/discussions,
students are expected to do at least 9.5 hours of course-related work each week during the
semester. This includes things like: completing assigned readings, participating in lab sessions,
studying for tests and examinations, preparing written assignments, completing internship or
clinical placement requirements, and other tasks that must be completed to earn credit in the 
course. **

=== Prerequisite ===

  * A grade of C or better in Math 447




=== Description ===

Understand the fundamental idea of statistical inference; conduct standard inferences including point estimation, confidence interval and hypothesis testing.
Derive, evaluate and compare point estimators and confidence intervals. If time permits: Apply statistical inference to simple linear regression models. Provides understanding of basic concepts needed for more advanced courses in statistics. Gives initial exposure to statistical software.



=== Recommended Texts ===

   * “Mathematical Statistics with Applications” by Wackerly, Mendenhall, and Scheaffer. (We will cover Chapters 8 - 11 of the book.)
  * Course Lecture Notes -- they will be made available at the Piazza webpage.
   Lecture notes are mostly based on the book, however, sections are rearranged and some material is added. 



=== Piazza===

We will use Piazza ("http://piazza.com/") for communication. All announcements will be sent to the class using Piazza. /*You can sign up at "http://piazza.com/binghamton/fall2022/math448" or you can send me an email and I sign up you. */ Brightspace will only be used minimally if at all. 

=== Homework === 

Majority of homework will be assigned through WebAssign (https://www.webassign.net). /*The key for enrolling is: 
binghamton 6504 3711. */

After a short grace period, you will be required to pay for your WebAssign account (around $120 per term).

Additional homework will be assigned through Gradescope ("https://www.gradescope.com/").

 

=== Quizzes === 

There will be from 6 to 10 quizzes. The lowest scores for a third of the quizzes will be dropped. 

=== Software ===

Some homework will involve R, which is a statistical software package popular among statisticians. Installation instructions and downloads can be found at [[https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/download/]].

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=== Attendance, Polls and Quizzes ===

We will use iClicker Cloud. Download the application from (https://www.iclicker.com/students). The subscription is around $16 for 6 months.
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=== Exams === 
There will be two midterms and a final exam. 
Approximate schedule:\\
Midterm 1 - \\
Midterm 2 - \\
Final - as determined by the university



=== Grading ===
  * Homework 15%
  * Quizzes 15%
  * Midterms 40% (20 each)
  * Final Exam 30%

/*
 Lecture attendance and participation -- possible bonus of up to 5% according to the instructor's judgement. */