[{"Course code":"PFS0157","Version":1,"English name":"Statistics I: Basic Statistics","Higher education credits":4.0,"Syllabus":"inst 260","Valid from":"2019V","Syllabus approved":"2018-12-19","Level within study regulation":"Third cycle","Subject":[{"Subject":"Mathematical  Statistics"}],"Grading scale":"Pass \/ Failed","Language":"Swedish","Entry requirements":"None","Objectives":"The objective of the course is to give an introduction to basic probability theory and statistical inference. On completion of the course, the student will be able to: \n\n•\tuse basic probability concepts and statistical principles\n\n•\tformulate a problem in statistical terms\n\n•\tdescribe common statistical methods including conditions and assumptions \n\n•\tapply basic statistical methods in scientific research\n\n•\tselect an appropriate statistical method for a given problem\n\n•\tcarry out a basic statistical analysis\n\n•\tinterpret and evaluate results correctly and draw reasonable conclusions\n\n•\tclearly and concisely communicate results and conclusions\n\n•\tuse statistical software for analysis","Content":"The course is built on lectures and computer exercises. The main moments are as follows: \n\n•\tDescriptive statistics. \n\n•\tBasic probability theory. \n\n•\tProbability distributions.  \n\n•\tStatistical inference of means and proportions, one and two samples. \n\n•\tNonparametric and resampling methods. \n\n•\tAnalysis of frequency data.\n\n•\tSample size determination.","Examination formats":"Requirements for examination:\n\nPassed exercises and passed examination in written and\/or oral form. \r\n- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.\r\n\r\n- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.\r\n\r\n- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.\r\n\r\n- For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.\r\n","Organisation":[{"code":"260","Organisation":"Department of Forest Resource Management"}],"Other information":"\r\n- The right to participate in teaching and\/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.\r\n\r\n- If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.\r\n"}]