STA 111 (103): Probability and Statistical Inference


	DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICAL SCIENCE DUKE UNIVERSITY Policies Schedule Class Lectures Computing Labs Homework Keys Grade Scales TA Help DSS The Statistical World Professor Banks' Website Blackboard		Statistics 111(103) Probability and Statistical Inference Professor David Banks In this course we learn about the use of probability and statistics in the natural and social sciences, and for public policy. The course requires a basic knowledge of simple calculus. It is more advanced that STA 101; in particular, for those majoring in Economics, STA 111 (103) is preferred. The course will cover the following topics: Linear and nonlinear regression Probability models Experimental design Hypothesis testing Estimation