73-407 Fundamentals of Statistical Modeling

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course provides a onesemester introduction to the theory of probability and mathematical statistics. The course will emphasize probability models and distribution theory the practice of statistical inference based on the use of maximum likelihood estimation and applications of statistical modeling and inference, using case studies drawn from the social, physical and biomedical sciences. The use of a computer software package will be an integral part of this course. Lecture, 3 hours. Minimum grade of C required in all economics prerequisite courses.

Prerequisites: (21-256 or 21-268 or 21-269 or 21-259) and (70-208 or 36-208 or 36-202 or 36-309)

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