MATH-5520 (3) Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

Examines point and confidence interval estimation. Principles of maximum likelihood, sufficiency, and completeness: tests of simple and composite hypotheses, linear models, and multiple regression analysis if time permits. Analyzes various distribution-free methods. Department enforced prereq., MATH 4510 or 5510 or APPM 3570. Same as MATH 4520 and APPM 5520. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.