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ELE320 - Probability and Statistics

2024-2025 Fall term information
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ELE320 - Probability and Statistics
Program Theoretýcal hours Practical hours Local credit ECTS credit
Undergraduate 3 0 3 5
Obligation : Must
Prerequisite courses : MAT123
Concurrent courses : -
Delivery modes : Face-to-Face
Learning and teaching strategies : Lecture; Question and Answer; Problem Solving
Course objective : To introduce the basic concepts of probability theory and to establish thebasis toacquire the skills of statistical inference.
Learning outcomes : 1. Know the basic concepts of probability theory; 2. Use common probability distributions and analyze their properties; 3. Compute conditional probability distributions and conditional expectations; 4. Compute distributions by use of transformation techniques and solve problems. 5. Use the classical statistical inference techniques for estimation and hypothesis testing
Course content : Introduction and definitions (Set Theory, Experiment, Sample Space, Events); Mathematical model of probability, Joint and conditional probability, Bayes theorem; Independent events and Bernoulli trials; The random variable concept; Probability distribution and density functions; Conditional distributions and densities; Expected values, moments and characteristic functions; Transformations of a single random variable; Multiple random variables, joint distribution and density functions; Limit theorems; Operations on multiple random variables; Probability and statistics, classification of statistical inference problems; Parameter estimation, properties of estimators, maximum likelihood estimation, confidence interval; Linear regression; Binary hypothesis testing, type-1 and type-2 error probabilities, likelihood ratio test, Neyman-Pearson rule; Significance testing; Generalized likelihood ratio and goodness of fit tests
References : Bertsekas, Dimitri P., and John N. Tsitsiklis. Introduction to probability. 2nd Ed. Athena Scientific, 2008;Chan, Stanley H. Introduction to Probability for Data Science, Michigan Publishing, 2021; Peebles, Jr., Probability, Random Variables, and Random Signal Principles, 4th Ed., McGraw-Hill, 2001
Course Outline Weekly
Weeks Topics
1 Introduction and definitions (Set Theory, Experiment, Sample Space, Events)
2 Mathematical model of probability, Joint and conditional probability, Bayes theorem
3 Independent events and Bernoulli trials
4 The random variable concep
5 Probability distribution and density functions, Conditional distributions and densities
6 Expected values, moments and characteristic functions
7 Transformations of a single random variable
8 Midterm
9 Multiple random variables, joint distribution and density functions
10 Limit theorems, Operations on multiple random variables
11 Statistical inference, maximum likelihood parameter estimation, confidence interval
12 Linear regression
13 Binary hypothesis testing, type-1 and type-2 error probabilities, maximum likelihood ratio test, Neyman-Pearson rule
14 Significance testing, Generalized likelihood ratio and goodness of fit tests
15 Final exam preparation
16 Final exam
Assessment Methods
Course activities Number Percentage
Attendance 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Application 0 0
Field activities 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0
Assignments 0 0
Presentation 0 0
Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Midterms 1 40
Final exam 1 60
Total 100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success 40
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success 60
Total 100
Workload and ECTS Calculation
Course activities Number Duration (hours) Total workload
Course Duration 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0 0
Field activities 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.) 14 5 70
Presentation / Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework assignment 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Midterms (Study Duration) 1 18 18
Final Exam (Study duration) 1 20 20
Total workload 30 46 150
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Key learning outcomes Contribution level
1 2 3 4 5
1. Possesses the theoretical and practical knowledge required in Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline.
2. Utilizes his/her theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and electrical and electronics engineering towards finding engineering solutions.
3. Determines and defines a problem in electrical and electronics engineering, then models and solves it by applying the appropriate analytical or numerical methods.
4. Designs a system under realistic constraints using modern methods and tools.
5. Designs and performs an experiment, analyzes and interprets the results.
6. Possesses the necessary qualifications to carry out interdisciplinary work either individually or as a team member.
7. Accesses information, performs literature search, uses databases and other knowledge sources, follows developments in science and technology.
8. Performs project planning and time management, plans his/her career development.
9. Possesses an advanced level of expertise in computer hardware and software, is proficient in using information and communication technologies.
10. Is competent in oral or written communication; has advanced command of English.
11. Has an awareness of his/her professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
12. Has an awareness of the universal impacts and social consequences of engineering solutions and applications; is well-informed about modern-day problems.
13. Is innovative and inquisitive; has a high level of professional self-esteem.
1: Lowest, 2: Low, 3: Average, 4: High, 5: Highest
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