Carleton University · STAT 1500

Introduction to Statistical Computing

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Basics of programming in R and introduction to statistical software; generating statistical plots; computing descriptive statistics; performing basic statistical procedures; fundamentals of numerical analysis; optimization; generating random numbers, performing simple simulations and simulation-based inference.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): Ontario Grade 12 Mathematics: Advanced Functions, or MATH 0005 , or equivalent.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): Ontario Grade 12 Mathematics: Advanced Functions, or MATH 0005 , or equivalent.
  • Lectures three hours a week, laboratory one hour a week.
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Basics of programming in R and introduction to statistical software; generating statistical plots; computing descriptive statistics; performing basic statistical procedures; fundamentals of numerical analysis; optimization; generating random numbers, performing simple simulations and simulation-based inference.

  • Prerequisite(s): Ontario Grade 12 Mathematics: Advanced Functions, or MATH 0005 , or equivalent.
  • Lectures three hours a week, laboratory one hour a week.

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