Introduction to Probability and Statistics 2011-2012

• When are the classes given and which topics will be covered?
• Complete Course Schedule
• T: Theory; P: Practical

( Updated: 15 September 2011 )


• Where do the classes take place?
• Room Schedule
• T: Theory; P: Practical

( Updated: 15 September 2011 )


• How can I pass the exam?
• General information about the course: Click here

( Updated: 15 September 2011 )


• What if I have questions on the course in general or on specifics?
• Consult François Van Lishout (f.vanlishout@ulg.ac.be) or
• Kristel Van Steen (kristel.vansteen@ulg.ac.be)


• Send an e-mail first to check availability !!!

• Course Introduction
• Theory course notes: Chapter 1

• Highlights of Chapter 1
• Theory course notes: Chapter 2 - part 1

• Continuation of Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Appendices (for your information):
• Appendix A and B
• Appendix C
• Appendix D

• Theory course notes: Continuation of Chapter 3
• Discussion about how to best prepare the exam + Answering questions + Explanations about the QCM exam
• We take our time to ensure that everyone is on the same page about how to best present course material and prepare the exam. Hence, time permitting, we start with Chapter 4.
• Theory course notes: Chapter 4 - part 1

• Theory course notes:
• Chapter 4 - part 1
• Chapter 4 - part 2
• For your information only (no exam material):
• Producing simple graphs in R
• Methods for presenting statistical information (box plots based)

• Theory course notes:
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 5 (update dd 7/11/2011)

• Theory course notes:
• Chapter 6
• High resolution of Ch5 and Ch6
• A little story about "the true meaning of statistical significance": Click here
• More details about the 20 December session will be provided during the last practical session and on on this site: Opportunities to ask questions about theory and practice
• Summaries for each chapter will be completed by December 5 (please check below)