Statistical Risk Analysis
5 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1MS027
This course has been discontinued.
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1MS027
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Mathematics A1F, Mathematics A1F, Technology A1F, Technology A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 24 April 2013
- Responsible department
- Department of Mathematics
Entry requirements
Applied Statistics or Probability Theory and Inference Theory.
Learning outcomes
In order to pass the course the student should be able to
- use Bayesian methodology for estimating failure intensities and risks and evaluate the results;
- formulate models where the Poisson process, in time or space, is used for modelling of rare events and related risks;
- use basic methodology for statistical analysis of extreme values;
- choose suitable statistical methodology for probabilistic risk analysis within applications from technology, the natural or social sciences.
Content
Conditional distributions. Bayesian methods for estimation of failure intensities and risks. The Poisson process and Poisson regression. Extreme-value analysis.
Instruction
Lectures, computersessions. Guest lecture. Case studies where the course content is applied in problems arising in technology, the natural or social sciences.
Assessment
Written examination at the end of the course (4 credits) combined with assignments during the course (1 credit)