Course Description

In this course students will acquire an understanding of probability and statistics through mathematical formulas and by examining data. Students will apply probability and statistical concepts in class activities and projects related to the engineering field. Topics will include:  the presentation of data, using textual, tabular and graphical formats, sampling techniques, measures of central tendency, mean, median, mode, measures of variation, range, variance, standard deviation, probability distributions, counting techniques as well as uniform, binomial, normal and exponential distributions. Students will also learn about hypothesis testings, various tests regarding means, variation and proportion, the analysis of variance, combinatorial mathematics, the fundamental principles of counting and the Binomial Theorem.

Course ID: BSTC -342

Credit hours Theory Practical Laboratory Lecture Studio Contact hours Pre-requisite
2 3 3 BSTC -341
Published on: 12 May 2014
Last update on: 07 August 2022
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