- Statistics: Descriptive statistics.
- Sets and combinatorics. Probability theory, basic notations.
- Sample spaces, dependent and independent events. Conditional probability. The theorem of total probability.
- Stochastic variables. Expected value, variance and standard deviation.
- Discrete stochastic variables.
- Uniform, hypergeometric distribution.
- The binominal and Poisson distributions.
- Continuous random variables. Uniform distribution, exponential and normal distribution
- Functions of random variables. The central limit theorem.
- Point estimation and confidence intervals for means.
- Covariance, correlation, regression line
- Markov chains
- Introduction to M/M/m queueing systems
HF1012 Mathematical Statistics 6.0 credits
About course offering
For course offering
Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
Target group
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Degree Programme in Computer Engineering, åk 2, Mandatory
Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering, åk 2, Mandatory
Degree Programme in Engineering and Economics, åk 3, METL, Mandatory
Degree Programme in Engineering and Economics, åk 3, TIDA, Mandatory
Degree Programme in Engineering and Economics, åk 3, TIEL, Mandatory
Periods
P4 (6.0 hp)Duration
Pace of study
33%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
Swedish
Course location
KTH Flemingsberg
Number of places
Places are not limited
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
Course memo is not publishedSchedule
Link to scheduleApplication
For course offering
Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
Application code
60557
Contact
For course offering
Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
Contact
Jonas Stenholm (ojs@kth.se)
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Mathematics corresponding to Linear algebra and calculus in one variable.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Lab Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.