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140.772.01
Advanced Statistical Theory

Course Status
Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Biostatistics
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 1:30 - 2:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Other Year
Prerequisite

140.731-34

Description
Focuses on drawing large sample inferences about "parameters" in statistical models. Discusses formal techniques for constructing estimators in semi-parametric models. Guest lecturers present special topics. Involves rigorous mathematical arguments so that familiarity with concepts in advanced calculus, real analysis, and measure theory are required.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Understand the foundations of semiparametricinference.
Multiterm
Final grade applies to all terms