Statistical Theory of Science

7.5 credits

knowledge and statistical problem solving and modelling from an applied point of view. A pervading theme in the course is models in empirical science. Some basic epistemological views on knowledge are discussed, how scientific knowledge is generated and changes. The course highlights philosophy of science, statistical inference and proofs/results.

Further course information will appear soon on this page. Until then, information can be found on the department website.

7.5 credits

Autumn 2021

Period 2

Daytime, 100%

On campus

Study period

30/08/2021 - 03/10/2021

Autumn 2021 | Daytime | 100 % | On campus

Course code: ST742A

Application Code: SU-39798

Application deadline 15 January

Level

Master's level

Language

English

Eligibility

90 ECTS credits in Statistics or equivalent. Swedish upper secondary school course English B/6 or equivalent.

Selection

Higher Education Credits (up to 270).

Syllabus - legal document

Syllabus in Swedish, valid from Spring 2016.pdf Syllabus in English, valid from Spring 2016.pdf More syllabuses in archive

Tuition fee

Applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 15000 SEK. The complete course: 15000 SEK. More information on tuition fees

Subject

Statistics

Area of interest

Human, Social and Political Sciences, and Law

Department responsible for education

Department of Statistics

Selected reading

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