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Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - STAT 330 D100

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (3)

Class Number: 7097

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 12, 2025
    Fri, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    STAT 285, MATH 251, and one of MATH 232 or MATH 240, all with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Review of probability and distributions. Multivariate distributions. Distributions of functions of random variables. Limiting distributions. Inference. Sufficient statistics for the exponential family. Maximum likelihood. Bayes estimation, Fisher information, limiting distributions of MLEs. Likelihood ratio tests. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Outline:

  1. Review of Probability and Univariate Distributions
  2. Multivariate Distributions
  3. Distributions of Functions of Random Variables
  4. Limiting Distributions
  5. Inference.  Sufficient Statistics for the Exponential Family.
  6. Maximum Likelihood, Limiting Distributions
  7. Bayes Estimation
  8. Fisher Information
  9. Likelihood Ratio Tests

This course is accredited under the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) University Accreditation Program (UAP). Details of required courses and grades at Simon Fraser University are available here (https://www.cia-ica.ca/membership/university-accreditation-program-home/accredited-universities/accredited-university-detail?pav_universityid=236ca8c4-60e5-e511-80b9-00155d111030).

In addition to the specific university’s internal policies on conduct, including academic misconduct, candidates pursuing credits for writing professional examinations shall also be subject to the Code of Conduct and Ethics for Candidates in the CIA Education System and the associated Policy on Conduct and Ethics for Candidates in the CIA Education System. For more information, please visit Obtaining UAP Credits (https://www.cia-ica.ca/membership/university-accreditation-program-home/information-for-candidates/obtaining-uap-credits).

Grading

  • Assignments 20%
  • Midterm 30%
  • Final Exam 50%

NOTES:

Above grading is subject to change.

There will be no make up midterms or late assignments. To pass the course you must pass the final exam.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Required Textbook:

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (8th ed) by Craig, McKean, Hogg. Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: 978-0134686998

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.