Checking date: 19/12/2023


Course: 2023/2024

Statistics
(15535)
Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering (Plan: 419 - Estudio: 257)


Coordinating teacher: CASCOS FERNANDEZ, IGNACIO

Department assigned to the subject: Statistics Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course:
Semester:

Branch of knowledge: Engineering and Architecture



Objectives
Once successfully having studied this subject, the students should be able to: - Analize problems involving random phenomena - Define populations for a statistical study - Build Hypothesis about a distribution - Estimate and test hypothesis about the paramters of the chosen model - Evaluate how well does the model fit to reality - Understand the limitations of the methods that have been studied and the conditions under which they lead to wrong conclusions
Skills and learning outcomes
RA1: Acquire knowledge and understanding of the basic general fundamentals of engineering and biomedical sciences. RA2: Be able to solve basic engineering and biomedical science problems through a process of analysis, identifying the problem, establishing different methods of resolution, selecting the most appropriate one and its correct implementation. CB1: Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study. CB2: Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. CG1: Adequate knowledge and skills to analyse and synthesise basic problems related to engineering and biomedical sciences, solve them and communicate them efficiently. CG3: Knowledge of basic scientific and technical subjects that enables them to learn new methods and technologies, as well as providing them with great versatility to adapt to new situations. CG4: Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision-making, creativity, and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities, understanding the ethical, social and professional responsibility of the biomedical engineer's activity. Capacity for leadership, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. CG8: Ability to solve mathematical, physical, chemical and biochemical problems that may arise in biomedical engineering. CG12: Ability to solve mathematically formulated problems applied to biology, physics and chemistry, using numerical algorithms and computational techniques. ECRT1: Ability to solve mathematical problems that may arise in engineering and biomedicine. Ability to apply knowledge of: linear algebra; geometry; differential and integral calculus; differential and partial derivative equations; numerical methods; numerical algorithms; statistics and optimisation. CT1: Ability to communicate knowledge orally and in writing to both specialised and non-specialised audiences.
Description of contents: programme
BLOCK 0: DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS 0. Descriptive Statistics BLOCK I: PROBABILITY 1. Introduction to Probability 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Random phenomena 1.3 Definition of probability and properties 1.4 Conditional probability 1.5 Bayes Theorem 2. Random variables 2.1 Definition of random variable 2.2 Discrete random variables 2.3 Continuous random variables 2.4 Characteristic features of a random variable 2.5 Transformations of random variables 2.6 Random vectors 3. Distribution models 3.1 Binomial distribution 3.2 Poisson distribution 3.3 Geometric distribution 3.4 Uniform distribution (continuous) 3.5 Exponential distribution 3.6 Normal distribution (with CLT) BLOCK II: ESTIMATION AND INFERENCE 4. Parameter estimation 4.1 Introduction and basic concepts 4.2 Sampling distributions 4.3 Maximum Likelihood Estimation 4.4 Properties of Maximum Likelihood Estimators 4.5 Inference based on MLEs 5. Statistical Inference 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Confidence Intervals 5.3 Hypothesis testing 5.4 Particualr tests on a single sample 5.5 Comparison of two populations 5.6 Statistical quality control BLOCK III: APPLICATIONS 6. Statistical quality control 6.1 Introduction to statistical process control 6.2 Variables charts, the Xbar chart 6.3 Attributes charts, p and np charts 7. Linear regression 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Simple linear regression 7.3 Multiple linear regression 7.4 Comparison of three or more population means (ANOVA)
Learning activities and methodology
- Lectures: introducing the theoretical concepts and developments with examples, 2.2 ECTS - Problem solving sessions: 2.2 ECTS - Computer (practical) sessions: 0.6 ECTS --- 4 SESSIONS - Evaluation sessions (continuous evaluation and final exam): 1 ECTS
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 0
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 100
Calendar of Continuous assessment
Basic Bibliography
  • Douglas C. Montgomery and George C. Runger. Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers (3rd ed). Johan Wiley & Sons. 2003
  • Navidi, W.. Statistics for Engineers and Scientists. McGraw-Hill. 2006
Additional Bibliography
  • John D. Enderle, David D. Farden, Daniel J. Krause. Basic Probability Theory for Biomedical Engineers. Morgan & Claypool. 2006
  • John D. Enderle, David D. Farden, Daniel J. Krause. Advanced Probability Theory for Biomedical Engineers. Morgan & Claypool. 2006
  • Kristina M. Ropella. Introduction to Statistics for Biomedical Engineers. Morgan & Claypool Publishers. 2007

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.