Checking date: 16/05/2022


Course: 2022/2023

Probability and Data Analysis
(16477)
Dual Bachelor Data Science and Engineering - Telecommunication Technologies Engineering (Plan: 456 - Estudio: 371)


Coordinating teacher: RUIZ MORA, CARLOS

Department assigned to the subject: Statistics Department

Type: Basic Core
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course:
Semester:

Branch of knowledge: Engineering and Architecture



Objectives
SPECIFIC COMPETENCES: To acquire knowledge and understanding to 1. Analyze univariate and bivariate data 2. Solve probability problems 3. Analyze problems involving random phenomena 4. Use random variables 5. Be able to solve problems using a statistical software. TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCES: 1. Capacity for analysis and synthesis. 2. Knowledge of the use of statistical software. 3. Resolution of problems. 4. Teamwork. 5. Critical reasoning. 6. Oral and written communication.
Skills and learning outcomes
Description of contents: programme
The objective of the course is that the student learns basic statistical concepts and tools that will allows him to: a) analyze, summarize, and draw conclusions from real world data and b) understand the concepts of uncertainty and probability and apply distribution models to solve relevant problems. 1. Introduction 1.1. Concepts and use of Statistics 1.2. Statistical terms: populations, subpopulations, individuals and samples 1.3. Types of variables 2. Analysis of univariate data 2.1. Representations and graphics of qualitative variables 2.2. Representations and graphics of quantitative variables 2.3. Numerical summaries 3. Analysis of bivariate data 3.1. Representations and graphics of qualitative and discrete data 3.2. Representations and numerical summaries of quantitative data: covariance and correlation 4. Introduction to Probability 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Random phenomena 4.3. Definition of probability and properties 4.4. Assessment of probabilities in practice 4.5. Conditional probability 4.6. Bayes Theorem 5. Random variables 5.1. Definition of random variable 5.2. Discrete random variables 5.3. Continuous random variables 5.4. Characteristic features of a random variable 5.5. Random vectors 5.6. Independence of random variables 6. Distribution models 6.1. Binomial distribution 6.2. Geometric distribution 6.3. Poisson distribution 6.4. Uniform distribution (continuous) 6.5. Exponential distribution 6.6. Normal distribution (with CLT) 7. Linear regression 7.1. Introduction 7.2. Simple linear regression 7.3. Multiple linear regression
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
  • MONTGOMERY, D.C., RUNGER, G.C.. Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers. John Wiley & Sons. 2003
  • Navidi, W.. Statistics for Engineers and Scientists. McGraw-Hill. 2006
  • SONG, TT. . Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics for Engineers. John Wiley & Sons. 2004
Additional Bibliography
  • GUTTMAN, L., WILKS, S.S., HUNTER, J.S. . Introductory Engineering Statistics. . Wiley. . 1992
  • Newbold, P.. Statistics for Business and Economics.. Prentice-Hall.. 1995.
  • PEÑA, D.. Regresión y Diseño de Experimentos.. Alianza Editorial.. 2002
  • PEÑA, D. . Fundamentos de Estadística.. Alianza Editorial.. 2001

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