Facts
Development of Teaching Competences, 1. semester of the part-time Master of Problem Based Learning in Engineering and Science (MPBL)
Location
Aalborg
Tuition fees
- 15.000kr. (19.000kr. Non EU)
Duration
Spring 2026
ECTS
5
Application deadline
- 10th November 2025
Introduction to Statistics is a course from the 1st semester of the Master in Applied Statistics.
During the course, you will gain a foundation of knowledge and skills within statistics that will enable you understand and apply key theoretical concepts and practical methods within statistics to data.
The course will provide you with knowledge and skills within:
- Probability and uncertainty, including expected values, variance, independence, conditional probabilities, and Bayes theorem
- Discrete and continuous probability distributions, including the normal (Gaussian) distribution and binomial distribution
- The central limit theorem
- Linear regression model, including handling of qualitative variables (e.g., via dummy variables).
- Statistical inference, including hypothesis testing and confidence intervals
- Data collection and bias (types of and sources)
- Accounting for the basic theory and assumptions behind linear regression models
- Estimating linear regression model parameters, standard errors, and construct confidence intervals using data
- Using a linear regression model as a prediction model
- Using relevant statistical software.
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Seminar Dates, Location and other Expenses
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Opportunities for single courses
Single courses is an opportunity for you who may not want to complete a full part-time programme.