MATH 4426 Probability
This course provides a general introduction to modern probability theory. Topics include probability spaces, discrete and continuous random variables, joint and conditional distributions, mathematical expectation, the central limit theorem, and the weak law of large numbers. Applications to real data will be stressed, and we will use the computer to explore many concepts.
Course overview
- Department
- Mathematics
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.59 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.47 / 5 · Good
- Terms evaluated
- 10
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Rishi Sonthalia | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 60 of 76 |
| Fall 2025 | Jamison Wolf | 3.7 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 42 of 45 |
| Spring 2025 | Robert Gross | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 7–9 hrs/week | 20 of 28 |
| Fall 2024 | Jamison Wolf | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 56 of 67 |
| Spring 2024 | Jamison Wolf | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 7–9 hrs/week | 44 of 46 |
| Fall 2023 | Robert Gross | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 of 47 |
| Spring 2023 | Robert Gross | 2.7 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 7–9 hrs/week | 43 of 48 |
| Fall 2022 | Jamison Wolf | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 37 of 44 |
| Spring 2022 | Daniel Chambers | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 30 of 59 |
| Fall 2021 | Jamison Wolf | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 34 of 52 |
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Sections
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 01
- Section 02