Magisterprogram i statistik, 60 högskolepoäng

The programme starts with a block of theoretical courses which lays the foundation for the applied courses which follow in the second block. The theoretical courses, which consist of calculus intended for statisticians and statistical theory, ensure that the student has sufficient analytical skills for the second block. The course on computational statistics complements the statistical theory by providing necessary instruments for statisticians. The theoretical courses including the computational one are mandatory for two reasons. Firstly, the student will have the necessary foundation to proceed to the applied courses within the programme. Secondly, the student will be able to proceed to other Masters’ or PhD programmes in Statistics.

Two applied courses are selected from the list of applied courses in Statistics at advanced level. The student may choose those of interest.

The Master Thesis ends the programme. In writing the Thesis the student shall demonstrate and practise the ability to integrate the statistical theory and methods in a context given by the research question and available data.

All courses and literature are in English. All courses are at advanced level in Statistics.

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On successful completion of the courses the students will have the proficiency to
- investigate a research question by use of statistical methodology
- establish contact with experts in the field and put together the analysis in a report within a predetermined time frame
- communicate the analysis to both statisticians and non-statisticians
- formulate, estimate and interpret the output of Linear Models and their generalizations for both experimental and observational data
- examine the properties of statistical methods by use of Monte-Carlo simulations

On successful completion of the courses the students will have acquired the knowledge in order to be able to
- reflect upon the appropriateness of statistical methods in a given context
- seek relevant information in the statistical literature for the problem at hand