Statistical instruments for stratification, analysis and to draw conclusions from non complete data. Learn the Monte Carlo simulation basics and solving every day complex problems with this method
HM201V Practical Statistics 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2012
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus HM201V (Autumn 2007–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
To let the students learn about statistical metods for root cause analysis and to learn the Monte Carlo Statistical techniques for predictions and calculations when data are uncertain. Knowing how to plan under uncertainty is a key expression.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
For "free movers" applying to single courses:
Completed upper secondary schooling incl documented proficiency in English and university studies of at least 2 years (corresponding to 120 hp/80 p).
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Need to computer with access to the world wide web since Bilda, the communication instrument of KTH will be used.
Literature
Risk Analysis - a quantitative guide David Vose, Wiley, 2003 Student version of @RISK (purchase will be arranged when the course starts for those interested)
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Group Tasks, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, 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.
The assignments in the Monte Carlo part of the course must be solved, submitted and approved. Written examination either by solving a larger statistical problem using Monte Carlo or by taking an ordinary written examination
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.