STA257H1
UTSGProbability and Statistics I
A mathematically rigorous introduction to probability, with applications chosen to introduce concepts of statistical inference. Probability and expectation, discrete and continuous random variables and vectors, distribution and density functions, the law of large numbers. The binomial, geometric, Poisson, and normal distributions. The Central Limit Theorem. (Note: STA257H1 does not count as a distribution requirement course).
View full details on the UofT Academic CalendarPrereq: ( MAT148H1, MAT149H1)/ MAT137Y1/ ( MAT158H1, MAT159H1)/ MAT157Y1/ ( MATA31H3, MATA37H3)/ MAT137Y5/ MAT157Y5/ ( MAT137H5, MAT139H5)/ ( MAT157H5, MAT159H5)Breadth: Physical & Mathematical UniversesExcl: ECO227Y1, STA201H1, STA237H1, STA247H1, MAT370H1, MAT377H1, STAB52H3, STA256H5, ECO227Y5
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DepartmentSTA
CampusUTSG (St. George)
Level200
Hours36L/12T
BreadthPhysical & Mathematical Universes
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Did STA257 with Jeff Rosenthal to satisfy a stats course prereq for CSC263. It's pretty bird if you do the practice tests and suggested textbook problems tbh. I can't comment on STA261 nor 257 with other profs.
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