STA 111: Probability and Statistical Inference


	DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICAL SCIENCE DUKE UNIVERSITY Policies Schedule Class Lectures 111 Computing Labs 130 Computing Labs Homework Keys Grade Scales FAQs Practice Quizzes Practice Exams DSS The Statistical World Professor Banks' Website Sakai		Statistics 111/130 Probability and Statistics 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, including double integration. It is more advanced that STA 101; in particular, for those majoring in Economics, STA 111 is preferred. The course will cover the following topics: Linear and nonlinear regression Probability models Risk analysis Hypothesis testing Estimation