STAT2001 Weekly Topics
1 π Weekly Topics Overview
This page summarizes the weekly structure of STAT2001: Introductory Mathematical Statistics, including chapter coverage and additional notes. Use this as a guide to plan your revision and track key assessments and resources.
| Week | Topic | Extra Information |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CH1 Statistics; CH2 Probability | Calculus notes |
| 2 | CH2 Probability | Refresher Quiz 1, Refresher Quiz 2 on combinatorics |
| 3 | CH2 Probability | |
| 4 | CH3 Discrete Random Variables | Makeup Tue 11/3, Formula sheet, Binomial distribution |
| 5 | CH4 Continuous Random Variables | Assessable Quiz due Fri 21/3, Gamma distribution, R and random variables |
| 6 | CH5 Multivariate Probability | Assignment 1 available |
| β | Teaching Break | |
| 7 | CH6 Functions of Random Variables | Assignment 1 due |
| 8 | CH7 Sampling Distributions & CLT | Makeup Tue 22/4 |
| 9* | CH8 Estimation | Assignment 2 available |
| 10 | CH9 Point Estimation | |
| 11 | CH16 Bayesian Methods; CH10 | Assignment 2 due |
| 12 | CH10 Hypothesis Testing | Non-exhaustive summary |
1.1 π Notes
- Chapters refer to the textbook used in the course (check Wattle or course outline for details).
- Makeups and assignments are based on 2025 dates; confirm current yearβs schedule on Wattle.
- This schedule is intended for student revision and is not officially endorsed by ANU.