DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

College of Science
Department of Mathematics
STATHE1 – Statistical Theory 1
Prerequisite: INTSTA2, MATH115, INTOSET Prerequisite to: LIFECO1

Instructor:_______________________ Contact details:__________________

Consultation Hours:_______________ Class Schedule and Room:________

Course Description
A course in probability theory. Topics include the concept of sample space and events, conditional
probability, probability density function, cumulative distribution functions, mathematical expectations, joint
and marginal distribution functions of several random variables. Special distributions such as uniform,
binomial, poisson, geometric, gamma, beta, exponential, normal, etc. are covered.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student is expected to present the following learning outcomes in line with
the Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes (ELGA)
ELGA Learning Outcome
Critical and Creative Thinker At the end of the course, the student will apply
Effective Communicator appropriate probability theories, statistical concepts,
Lifelong Learner processes, tools, and technologies in solving various
Service-Driven Citizen conceptual and real-world problems.

Final Course Output

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to submit the following during
the indicated dates of the term.
Learning Outcome Required Output Due Date
At the end of the course, the student will apply
An inquiry-based group project
appropriate probability theories, statistical
highlighting the use of probability
concepts, processes, tools, and technologies Week 13
theories in different problem situations
in solving various conceptual and real-world
encountered in the real world.
problems.

Rubric for assessment

CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING
4 3 2 1
Formulation of Research problem Research problem Research problem is Research
the Research and objectives are and objectives are clearly defined but problem and
Problem and clearly defined and clearly defined and some objectives are objectives
Objectives significant; significant. insignificant. are vague
(10%) demonstrates and
evidence that the insignificant.
research problem
was researched and
designed well.
Correct Probability theories Probability theories Some probability Probability
Application of and statistical and statistical theories and statistical theories and
Probability concepts are concepts are concepts are statistical
Theories and appropriate with appropriate with inappropriate. concepts
Statistical correct correct are
Concepts interpretations and interpretations. inappropriat
(35%) relevant e.
conclusions.
Depth of The analysis The analysis The analysis has The analysis
Analysis convinces the engages the reader limited ideas that do has
(30%) reader about the to appreciate the not explain the incorrect
wisdom of wisdom of wisdom of ideas and
conclusions, conclusions, conclusions, conclusions.
implications and implications and implications and
consequences on consequences on the consequences on the
the basis of basis of statistical basis of statistical
statistical methods methods and methods and findings.
and findings. findings.
 Clarity and Written report is Written report is Written report is Written
Organization organized logically organized logically organized and some report is not
of Written and presented and presented discussions are not organized.
Report (10%) clearly with effective clearly. clear.
transitions.
Oral Overall presentation Overall presentation Overall presentation is Overall
Presentation is creative and well is creative and well organized. presentation
(15%) organized with organized. is not
innovative ideas. organized.

Additional Requirements
Quizzes
Class Participation (seatwork and group exercises, homework, problem sets, recitation)
Final Exam

Grading System
Scale:
FOR FOR STUDENTS with 95-100% 4.0
EXEMPTED FINAL EXAM 89-94% 3.5
STUDENTS with with 83-88% 3.0
(w/out Final no one missed 78-82% 2.5
Exam) missed quiz 72-77% 2.0
quiz 66-71% 1.5
Average of quizzes 79% 55% 45% 60-65% 1.0
<60% 0.0
Class Participation 7% 5% 5%
Final Project 14% 10% 10%
Final Examination -- 30% 40%

Learning Plan
LEARNING LEARNING
OUTCOME TOPIC WEEK NO. ACTIVITIES
At the end of the 1. Probability 8 hours / Weeks 1-2 Prior knowledge and
course, the student 1.1 Set Theory beliefs survey
will apply 1.2 Properties of Probability Concept mapping
appropriate 1.3 Conditional Probability Library work
probability theories, 1.4 Independent Events Group discussion and
statistical concepts, 1.5 Bayes’ Theorem presentations
processes, tools, Quiz No. 1 2 hours / Week 3 Skills exercises
and technologies in 2. Random Variables 8 hours / Weeks 3-5 Student self-
solving various 2.1 Definition of Random assessment and
conceptual and real- Variables reflection
world problems. 2.2 Discrete and
Continuous Random
Variables
2.3 Cumulative Distribution
Functions
2.4 Mathematical
Expectation
2.5 Special Mathematical
Expectations
2.5.1 Moment
Generating
Function
2.5.2 Raw Moment and
Central Moment
2.5.3 Factorial Moment
2.6 Chebyshev’s Inequality
Quiz No. 2 2 hours / Week 5
3. Special Discrete 6 hours / Weeks 6-7
Distributions
3.1 Discrete Uniform
Distribution
3.2 Bernouli and Binomial
Distributions
 3.3 Hypergeometric
Distribution
3.4 Negative Binomial and
Pascal (Geometric)
Distributions
3.5 Poisson Distribution
4. Special Continuous 6 hours / Weeks 7-8
Distributions
4.1 Uniform Distribution
4.2 Gamma, Exponential
and Chi-Square
Distributions
4.3 Normal Distribution
4.4 Beta Distribution
4.5 *Other Models
(Cauchy, Weibull, etc)
Quiz No. 3 2 hours / Week 9
5. Multivariate Distributions 6 hours / Weeks 9-
5.1 Joint and Marginal 10
Distributions
5.2 Stochastic
Independence
5.3 Covariance and
Correlation
5.4 Conditional
Distributions
5.5 *Special Bivariate and
Multivariate
Distributions
(Multivariate Normal
and Multinomial
Distributions)
5.6 Joint Moment
Generating Function
Quiz No. 4 2 hours / Week 11
6. Distribution of Functions of 8 hours / Weeks 11-
Random Variables 13
6.1 Expectations of
Functions of Random
Variables
6.2 The Transformation
Technique
6.3 The Cumulative
Distribution Function
Technique
6.4 The Moment
Generating Function
Technique
Inquiry-based Group Project 2 hours / Week 13
Final Examination 2 hours / Week 14

References
Devore, J. L. (2012). Probability and statistics for engineering and the sciences. Boston, MA: Brooks/Cole,
Cengage Learning.
Forbes, C. & Evans M. (2011) Statistical distributions (4th ed). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Hogg, R. V., McKean, J. W., & Craig, A. T. (2005). Introduction to mathematical statistics (6 th ed.). Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Hogg, R. V., & Tanis, E. A. (2001). Probability and statistical inference (6 th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Prentice-Hall.
Horwich, P. 2011. (2011). Probability and evidence. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Koralov, L. B. (2007). Theory of probability and random processes. New York: Springer.
Mood, A. M., Graybill, F. A., & Boes, D. C. (1974). Introduction to the theory of statistics (3rd ed.). McGraw-
Hill.
Rohatgi, V. K. (2003). Statistical inference. Mineola, N.Y.: Dover Publications.
Rudas, T. (2008). Handbook of probability: theory and applications. Los Angeles: Sage Publications.
Online Resources
Virtual Laboratories in Statistics. Accessed October 25, 2012 from: http://www.math.uah.edu/stat/
Siegrist and York (1997) Virtual Laboratories in Statistics. Accessed October 25, 2012 from:
http://www.fmi.uni-sofia.bg/vesta/Virtual_Labs/index.html
Statistical Theory. Accessed October 25, 2012 from: http://statlink.tripod.com/id4.html

Class Policies
1. The required minimum number of quizzes for a 3-unit course is 3, and 4 for 4-unit course. No part of the
final exam may be considered as one quiz.
2. Cancellation of the lowest quiz is not allowed even if the number of quizzes exceeds the required
minimum number of quizzes.
3. As a general policy, no special or make-up tests for missed exams other than the final examination will
be given. However, a faculty member may give special exams for
A. approved absences (where the student concerned officially represented the University at some
function or activity).
B. absences due to serious illness which require hospitalization, death in the family and other reasons
which the faculty member deems meritorious.
4. If a student missed two (2) examinations, then he/she will be required to take a make up for the second
missed examination.
5. If the student has no valid reason for missing an exam (for example, the student was not prepared to
take the exam) then the student receives 0% for the missed quiz.
6. Students who get at least 89% in every quiz are exempted from taking the final examination. Their final
grade will be based on the average of their quizzes and other prefinal course requirements. The final
grade of exempted students who opt to take the final examination will be based on the prescribed
computation of final grades inclusive of a final examination. Students who missed and/or took any
special/make-up quiz will not be eligible for exemption.
7. Learning outputs are required and not optional to pass the course.
8. Mobile phones and other forms of communication devices should be on silent mode or turned off during
class.
9. Students are expected to be attentive and exhibit the behavior of a mature and responsible individual
during class. They are also expected to come to class on time and prepared.
10. Sleeping, bringing in food and drinks, and wearing a cap and sunglasses in class are not allowed.
11. Students who wish to go to the washroom must politely ask permission and, if given such, they should
be back in class within 5 minutes. Only one student at a time may be allowed to leave the classroom
for this purpose.
12. Students who are absent from the class for more than 5 meetings will get a final grade of 0.0 in the
course.
13. Only students who are officially enrolled in the course are allowed to attend the class meetings.

Approved by:

DR. ARTURO Y. PACIFICADOR, JR.

Chair, Department of Mathematics

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February 2013 / RGArcilla