MTH2225 · Monash University
Mathematics of uncertainty (Advanced)
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Science
What it covers
This unit provides an introduction to probability - mathematical treatment. Topics include: probability axioms, conditional probabilities and the law of total probability, discrete and continuous random variables, univariate and multivariate distributions, independence and conditioning, conditional distributions and conditional expectations, moment generating functions, simulation, the law of large numbers and the central limit theorem.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Final assessment (3 hours and 10 minutes) | Examination | 40% |
| Continuous assessment | Demonstration | 60% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On-campus |