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Mathematical statistics
MTH2232
Synopsis
This unit is a rigorous introduction to the theory of mathematical statistics and more specifically of statistical inference. It provides the mathematical theory underlying the methods and concepts used in statistics, such as estimation and hypothesis testing. This unit will cover a variety topics including: properties of a random sample, principles of data reduction, point estimation (including maximum likelihood estimation), hypothesis testing, interval estimation, the analysis of variance and linear regression.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Audience
- Undergraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty
- School of Mathematics
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites (8)
What it unlocks (4)
- Principles of econometricsETC3400
- Financial econometricsETC3460
- Financial econometricsETC5346
- Statistics of stochastic processesMTH3260
Offerings (1)
- Second semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS
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