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MATH 4427 Mathematical Statistics

Topics studied include the following: sampling distributions, parametric point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, goodness-of-fit, and parametric and nonparametric two-sample analysis. Applications to real data will be stressed, and the computer will be used to explore concepts and analyze data.

Course overview

Department
Mathematics
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
MATH4426

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Mathematics B.A.: 4000-level Mathematics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Mathematics B.S.: 4000-level Mathematics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biology B.S.: Quantitative corequisite options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biology B.A.: Quantitative corequisites (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Computer Science B.S.: Upper-level mathematics option (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.31 / 5

Based on 214 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Jamison Wolf
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.14/5
  • Chi-Keung Cheung
    Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.51/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Jamison Wolf · Fulton Hall 230 MWF 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered