Mathematics 541a:

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (3 units)

Parametric families of distributions, sufficiency. Estimation: methods of moments, maximum likelihood, unbiased estimation. Comparison of estimators, optimality, information inequality, asymptotic efficiency. EM algorithm, jacknife and bootstrap.
SectionTypeTimeDaysRegisteredInstructorLocationSyllabusInfo
39760RLecture11:00-11:50amMWF42 of 50Jianfeng ZhangGFS118
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