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Advanced Mathematical Statistics (MAST90123)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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This is an advanced course that prepares students for research careers in statistics, which nowadays typically require a combination of applied, methodological and theoretical skills. By considering a variety of statistical topics in depth it introduces students to the technical skills and methods of proof needed to conduct research in modern statistics. Topics covered may include U-statistics, asymptotic distributions of statistics, inference in parametric and nonparametric models, curve estimation, Edgeworth expansions and the bootstrap and sequential methods.
Intended learning outcomes
LO1 A deep understanding of some advanced topics in statistical theory.
LO2 Mastery of the technical skills needed for further research in statistics
LO3 Preparation for a research career in statistics.
LO4 Familiarity with several major texts in mathematical statistics.
Generic skills
- In addition to learning specific skills that will assist students in their future careers in science, they will have the opportunity to develop generic skills that will assist them in any future career path. These include: - problem-solving skills: the ability to engage with unfamiliar problems and identify relevant solution strategies; - analytical skills: the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of analysis; - collaborative skills: the ability to work in a team; - time-management skills: the ability to meet regular deadlines while balancing competing commitments
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST90081 | Advanced Probability | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST90082 | Mathematical Statistics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that students have achieved a grade of at least 75% (H2A) in MAST90081 and MAST90082 before enrolling in this subject.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Up to 60 pages of written assignments (three assignments worth 10% each) due at the ends of weeks 4, 8 and 12 (30%)
- Three hour written examination (70%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours comprising 2 x one hour lectures per week, 1 x one hour practice class per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022