Conducted in
term:
2024L
Erasmus code: 13.7
ISCED code: 0533
ECTS credits:
6
Language:
Polish
Organized by:
Faculty of Physics
Statistics for astronomers 1100-3A10
Basics of the probability theory
Random variables
Representative probability distributions
Definition of statistics
Estimators
Maximum likelihood method
Least squares method
Parameter estimation, confidence regions
Hypothesis testing
Stochastic processes
Transformations, periodograms, bootstrap, jackknife, MCMC
All problems are illustrated by astronomical examples
Main fields of studies for MISMaP
physics
astronomy
astronomy
Mode
Classroom
Prerequisites (description)
Knowledge of calculus and algebra on the basics level
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of the basic probability theory and statistics
Ability to apply statistical methods in astronomy
Assessment criteria
2 written tests, oral exam
Practical placement
N/A
Additional information
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