Catalog Description: Statistical analysis of data. Exploratory data analysis. Estimation. Parametric and nonparametric hypothesis tests. Power. Robust techniques. Use and interpretation of statistical computer packages, such as SPSS.
Prerequisite: AMS 102 and AMS 310
3 credits
Textbook: An Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis, by Ott and Longnecker, 6th Edition, Cengage (customized for this course)
ISBN# 9780495017585
Actuarial Exam: A student receiving a B- or better in this course and in AMS 316 satisfies the Actuarial Exam test in Applied Statistics, through the Society of Actuaries Validation by Educational Experience program. For more details about actuarial preparation at Stony Brook see Actuarial Program
AMS 315 IS ALSO OFFERED DURING SUMMER SCHOOL. CHECK THE SUMMER SCHOOL BULLETIN FOR TIMES.
Topics
1. Overview of basic statistics-- hypothesis testing, regression, chi-square test, confidence intervals (This material was previously covered in AMS 310, Survey of Probability and Statistics) – 4 class hours.
2. Probability and Probability Distributions (Ott&L §4.7-4.12) – 5 class hours.
3. Inferences about Populataion Central Value (Ott&L §7.1-7.3) – 3 class hours
4. Inferences Comparing 2 Populations’ Central Values (Ott&L §6.1,2,4,6,7) – 5 class hours.
5. Categorical Data (Ott&L §10.1-10.6) – 6 class hours.
6. Linear Regression and Correlation (Ott&L §11.1-11.8) – 9 class hours.
7. Multiple Regression and Correlation (Ott&L §12.1-12.9) – 6 class hours.
8. Examinations and Review – 4 class hours.