SYLLABUS

Discipline: Mathematical Statistics

Number of credits: 3 (2/1/0)

Number of ECTS: 5 (2/1/0)

Term: Fall, 2023-2024

Mode of Delivery:
This course will be delivered offline on campus. Lectures, problem-solving sessions, and quizzes will be
held in a classroom setting.
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts of
mathematical statistics. Topics covered include probability theory, combinatorics, discrete and continuous
random variables, expected values, joint densities, moment-generating functions, and various
distributions such as binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson, normal, geometric, and negative binomial
distributions. Students will learn how to apply statistical methods to real-world problems and will develop
critical thinking skills to evaluate statistical results.
Table of Instructor Information:

Name Surname Degree Contact Info

Alibek Orynbassar Master [email protected]

List of Academic Skills:

• Ability to solve complex mathematical problems using statistical methods
• Understanding of statistical concepts and their applications in various fields
• Ability to interpret and evaluate statistical results
• Ability to analyze and solve real-world problems using statistical tools
• Development of critical thinking and analytical skills
List of Subject-Specific Skills:
• Understanding of probability theory and its applications
• Ability to perform statistical calculations using combinatorial methods
• Understanding of various probability distributions and their properties
• Ability to analyze and interpret data using statistical methods
• Familiarity with statistical software and its applications
Table of Weekly Schedule:
Week of
Study Topics and Sections Covered Activities

Week 1 Introduction Lecture

2.2 Sample Spaces and the Algebra of Sets, 2.3 The Probability Lecture and problem-solving
Week 2 Function session

Lecture and problem-solving

Week 3 2.4 Conditional Probability, 2.5 Independence session

2.6 Combinatorics,
Lecture and Quiz during
Week 4 Quiz - 1 lecture time

Lecture and problem-solving

Week 5 2.7 Combinatorial Probability session

Week 6 Midterm 1 Exam

3.2 Binomial and Hypergeometric Probabilities, 3.3 Discrete Lecture and problem-solving
Week 7 Random Variables session

3.4 Continuous Random Variables,

Lecture and Quiz during
Week 8 Quiz - 2 lecture time

Lecture and problem-solving

Week 9 3.5 Expected Values, 3.6 The Variance session

3.7 Joint Densities, 3.8 Transforming and Combining Random Lecture and problem-solving
Week 10 Variables session

3.9 Further Properties of the Mean and Variance, 3.10 Order

Statistics,
Lecture and Quiz during
Week 11 Quiz - 3 lecture time

Lecture and problem-solving

Week 12 3.11 Conditional Densities, 3.12 Moment-Generating Functions session

Week 13 Midterm 2 Exam

Lecture and problem-solving

Week 14 4.2 The Poisson Distribution, 4.3 The Normal Distribution session

4.4 The Geometric Distribution, 4.5 The Negative Binomial

Distribution,
Lecture and Quiz during
Week 15 Quiz - 4 lecture time
Table of Course Learning Outcomes:

Active Word What Will be Done/Produced? How This Learning Outcome will be Achieved

Analyze statistical problems and data Students will be required to solve a range of problems
sets using appropriate statistical and analyze various data sets using different statistical
Analyze methods and techniques. techniques.

Synthesize information from various Students will be provided with different sources of
statistical sources to make informed statistical information that they will need to synthesize
Synthesize decisions. in order to make informed decisions.

Evaluate the effectiveness and Students will be required to critically evaluate the
limitations of statistical methods and effectiveness and limitations of various statistical
Evaluate techniques. methods and techniques.

Students will be required to communicate statistical

Communicate statistical concepts and concepts and results to their peers and the instructor in
results clearly and effectively to class discussions, presentations, and written
Communicate different audiences. assignments.

Apply statistical concepts and Students will be provided with real-world problems
techniques to solve real-world that they will need to solve using various statistical
Apply problems. techniques.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Method:

The course will be taught through a combination of lectures, problem-solving sessions, quizzes, and
practice assignments. Lectures will be used to introduce new statistical concepts and techniques, while
problem-solving sessions and practice assignments will be used to reinforce learning and help students
develop their problem-solving skills. Quizzes will be used to assess student understanding of the material
covered in lectures and problem-solving sessions.
Reading List:

Publishing
Type Authors Title Year ISBN Publisher/Web site

Richard Mathematical
J. Statistics and
Larsen, its
Morris Applications: 978-0-321-
Textbook L. Marx 5th Edition 2012 69394-5 Pearson

Modern
Devore, Mathematical
J. L., & Statistics
Supplementary Berk, K. with 978-
Reading N. Applications 2018 1498720621 Chapman and Hall/CRC

Online Khan Probability https://www.khanacademy.org/math/statistics-

Resource Academy and Statistics N/A N/A probability
Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Assessment Description Quantity (%)

Homework|Problem Sets Homework assignments 10%

Quizzes In-class quizzes 20%

Midterm Exams Two midterm exams 30% (15% each)

Final Exam Final project and presentation 40%

Student workload:

Activity Quantity Hour

Homework Assignments 10 40

In-Class Quizzes 4 4

Midterm Exams 2 4

Final Exam 1 3

Class Participation n/a n/a

Technology and Programs:

The course will not require any specific technology or programs. However, students are expected to have
access to a computer and the internet for completing assignments and quizzes. The instructor will provide
any necessary software or tools needed for completing assignments.
Grading scale:

A 95-100 Excellent

A- 90-95
B+ 85-90 Very Good

B 80-85

B- 75-80

C+ 70-75 Good

C 65-70

C- 60-65

D+ 55-60 Acceptable

D 50-55

F 0-50 Unacceptable
Class Policies:
Students are required to abide by the Academic Policy of Suleyman Demirel University.
Cheating will not be tolerated. Working in groups on homework problems is encouraged. Talking or
looking at your classmate’s paper during a quiz/exam is not allowed under any circumstances. All forms
of cheating are grounds for a failing grade in the course for all parties involved.

Tutorial Participation:
Tutorial participation is worth 10% of the total grade and will be based on active participation in tutorials,
such as problem-solving, helping other students, and working in groups. The grading rubric for tutorial
participation is as follows:

Type of Grade
Examination Range Description

Tutorial Active and consistent participation in tutorials, excellent problem-solving skills,

Participation 90-100 and excellent communication and collaboration with other students.

Tutorial Active participation in tutorials, good problem-solving skills, and mostly clear
Participation 70-89 communication and collaboration with other students, with some minor issues.

Tutorial Some participation in tutorials, fair problem-solving skills, and some issues
Participation 50-69 with communication and collaboration with other students.

Tutorial Little to no participation in tutorials, poor problem-solving skills, and poor

Participation 0-49 communication and collaboration with other students.

Errors and Point Deductions:

• Lack of participation: up to 50% point deduction depending on the severity of the issue.
• Poor problem-solving skills: up to 30% point deduction.
• Poor communication and collaboration with other students: up to 20% point deduction.
Problem Sets:
The problem sets are designed to reinforce the concepts covered in class and will be due weekly. There
will be a total of 12 problem sets, each weighted at 10% of the overall course grade.
Grading Rubric:

Examination Grade
Type Range Description

Work is complete, demonstrates a thorough understanding of the material, and

Problem Sets 90-100 all answers are correct.

Work is mostly complete and demonstrates an adequate understanding of the

70-89 material, but may have some errors or omissions.

50-69 Work is incomplete or demonstrates a partial understanding of the material.

Examination Grade
Type Range Description

0-49 Work is missing or shows no attempt to complete the problem set.

Errors:
• Incomplete or incorrect answers: Up to 5 points may be subtracted per question.
• Late submission: There will be a -10 point reduction per day, up to 5 days.
Midterms:
There will be 2 midterm exams, each covering the material up to that point in the course. Midterms will
be closed-book, open-ended questions, and each will last for 50 minutes. Each midterm is weighted at
10% of the overall course grade.
Grading Rubric:

Examination Grade
Type Range Description

Work is complete, demonstrates a thorough understanding of the material, and

Midterms 90-100 all answers are correct.

Work is mostly complete and demonstrates an adequate understanding of the

70-89 material, but may have some errors or omissions.

50-69 Work is incomplete or demonstrates a partial understanding of the material.

0-49 Work is missing or shows no attempt to complete the midterm.

Errors:
• Incomplete or incorrect answers: Up to 10 points may be subtracted per question.
• Late submission: Midterms cannot be submitted late.
Quizzes:
There will be a quiz every week, based on the material covered in the previous week. There will be a total
of 10 quizzes, each weighted at 2% of the overall course grade.
Grading Rubric:

Examination Grade
Type Range Description

All answers are correct and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the

Quizzes 90-100 material.

Most answers are correct and demonstrate an adequate understanding of the

70-89 material, but may have some errors or omissions.

Some answers are incorrect or incomplete and demonstrate a partial

50-69 understanding of the material.
Examination Grade
Type Range Description

Most answers are incorrect or incomplete and show no attempt to complete the
0-49 quiz.

Errors:
• Incomplete or incorrect answers: Up to 2 points may be subtracted per question.
• Late submission: Quizzes cannot be submitted late.
Final Examination:
The final examination will be a comprehensive examination covering all materials learned over the
course. It will be a closed-book, open-ended exam with a duration of 3 hours. The final exam will weigh
40% of the total grade.
Grading Rubric:
The following table outlines the grading rubric for the final examination:

Examination Grade
Type Range Description

Final Excellent understanding of all materials covered. Answered all questions

Examination 90-100 completely and accurately.

Good understanding of most materials covered. Answered most questions

70-89 completely and accurately.

Adequate understanding of some materials covered. Answered some

50-69 questions incompletely or inaccurately.

Inadequate understanding of most materials covered. Answered few questions

0-49 completely or accurately.

Errors and Points Subtracted:

For the final examination, errors may include but are not limited to:
• Incomplete answers
• Incorrect answers
• Lack of clarity in writing
• Lack of organization in answers
For each error made, points will be subtracted as follows:
• Incomplete answers: up to 5 points per question
• Incorrect answers: up to 10 points per question
• Lack of clarity in writing: up to 3 points per question
• Lack of organization in answers: up to 3 points per question
Late Submission:
Late submissions for the final examination will not be accepted, except in cases of documented medical
or personal emergencies.