Examines point and confidence interval estimation. Principles of maximum likelihood, sufficiency, and completeness: tests of simple and composite hypotheses, linear models, and multiple regression analysis if time permits. Analyzes various distribution-free methods. Department enforced prerequisite: one semester calculus-based probability course, such as MATH 4510 or APPM 3570. Recommended prerequisite: previous coursework equivalent to APPM 3570 or STAT 3100 or MATH 4510; minimum grade of C- for all. Same as STAT 4520 and MATH 4520 and STAT 5520.
