STAT 205BIntermediate Classical Inference
Statistical inference from a frequentist point of view. Properties of random samples; convergence concepts applied to point estimators; principles of statistical inference; obtaining and evaluating point estimators with particular attention to maximum likelihood estimates and their properties; obtaining and evaluating interval estimators; and hypothesis testing methods and their properties. (Formerly AMS 205B.)
Prerequisite(s): STAT 203. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students. Undergraduates may enroll by permission (STAT 131 and 132 have to be verified by the instructor directly with the student).
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/10 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Crown Clrm 105 | B. Sanso | Open 7/10 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Sanso | 2.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 27% | 52 |
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