Probability and Statistics for Economists

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Enforced requisites: Mathematics 31A, 31B, with grades of C or better. Not open to students with credit for former Statistics 11. Introduction to theory and practice of mathematical statistics with emphasis on its use in economics. Introduction of basic statistical concepts such as random variables, probability distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
1.7 / 10
Organization
3.3 / 10
Time
10-15 hrs/week
Overall
1.7 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2022 In-Person
    Grade: P

    Overall difficult class. Lectures are boring and hard to follow. Exams are also fairly challenging.

Course

Instructor
Randall Rojas
Previously taught
22F 21F

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance not required

  • 1 midterm

  • Finals week final

  • 0% recommend the textbook

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