Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - STAT 285 D100

Intermediate Probability and Statistics (3)

Class Number: 7074

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 8, 2025
    Mon, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    STAT 270 and one of MATH 152, MATH 155, or MATH 158, all with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course is a continuation of STAT 270. Review of probability models. Procedures for statistical inference using survey results and experimental data. Statistical model building. Elementary design of experiments. Regression methods. Introduction to categorical data analysis. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:


  1. Review of STAT 270 Material on Probability and Distributions
  2. Parameter Estimation - Method of Moments and Likelihood Estimation
  3. Hypothesis Testing
  4. Introduction to Analysis of Variance
  5. Introduction to Regression Analysis
  6. Selected Topics, such as Categorical Analysis, Nonparametric Inference, and Quality Control

Grading

  • 4 Quizzes (15% each) 60%
  • Final Exam 40%

NOTES:

Above grading is subject to change.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Required Textbook:

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences (9th ed.) by Jay L. Devore. Publisher: Duxbury Press

Book is available through the SFU Bookstore.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students with Disabilities:
Students requiring accommodations as a result of disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.  


Tutor Requests:
Students looking for a tutor should visit https://www.sfu.ca/stat-actsci/all-students/other-resources/tutoring.html. We accept no responsibility for the consequences of any actions taken related to tutors.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.