Course: Probability and Statistics

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Course title Probability and Statistics
Course code KMA/PRS*M
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Koucký Miroslav, doc. RNDr. CSc.
  • Jirsák Čeněk, Mgr.
  • Matoušek Jan, Ing.
  • Chudoba Josef, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to probability theory (axiomatic definition, conditional probability, Bayes theorem, independence, discrete and continuous random variables, distribution function, prob. density function, random vectors, central limit theorem, law of large numbers). Introduction to mathematical statistics (point and interval estimation, hypotheses testing, linear regression, contingency table).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing)
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 95 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students will learn fundamentals of probability theory, descriptive statistics and selected parts of mathematical statistics.
Theoretical knowledge and ability to apply them.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the secondary level mathematics

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined examination

Active participation in seminars, credit, knowledge accordant with syllabus.
Recommended literature
  • Hebák, P.-Kahounová, J.:. Počet pravděpodobnosti v příkladech, Praha 1994.
  • Kadeřábek, J. - Picek, J. Sbírka příkladů z pravděpodobnosti a statistiky. Liberec : Technická univerzita v Liberci, 2001. ISBN 80-7083-454-4.
  • Likeš J., Machek J. Matematická statistika. SNTL, Praha 1983.
  • Likeš, J., Machek, J. Počet pravděpodobnosti. Praha, SNTL 1981.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Mechatronics, Informatics and Interdisciplinary Studies Study plan (Version): Information Technology (2013) Category: Informatics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer