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Course Title: Mathematical Statistics Course Code: MATH3503-4

Program: BSc. in Mathematics Department: Mathematics

College: Jamoum University College

Institution: Umm Al-Qura University

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3 A. Course Identification

1. Credit hours: 4 2. Course type

a. ^University College Department ✔ Others

b. Required ✔ Elective

3. Level/year at which this course is offered: Tenth level/fourth year 4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any):

Probability Theory

5. Co-requisites for this course (if any):

Not applicable

6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)

No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage

1 Traditional classroom Four hours/week %100

2 Blended 0 0

3 E-learning 0 0

4 Distance learning 0 0

5 Other 0 0

7. Contact Hours (based on academic semester)

No Activity Contact Hours

1 Lecture 40

2 Laboratory/Studio 0

3 Tutorial 10

4 Others (specify) 0

Total 50

B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes

1. Course Description

The course is interested in inferential statistics methods, sampling distribution, estimation methods (point estimation and interval estimation), and hypothesis testing.

2. Course Main Objective

At the completion of this course, Student are expected to know how to use mathematical models in estimating and testing statistical hypothesis concerning population parameters from sample statistics.

3. Course Learning Outcomes

CLOs Aligned

PLOs 1 Knowledge and Understanding: by the end of this course, the

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CLOs Aligned

PLOs student is expected to be able to

1.1 Define the related basic scientific facts, concepts, principles and techniques in mathematical statistics.

1.2 Recognize the relevant theories and their applications in basic mathematics.

1.3 Outline the logical thinking. The importance of counting methods in mathematical statistics.

2 Skills: by the end of this course, the student is expected to be able to 2.1 Develop skills in effectively communicating conclusions reached based

on statistical analysis.

2.2 Estimate the population parameter using the most appropriate method.

2.3 Apply statistical tools for hypothesis testing

3 Values: by the end of this course, the student is expected to be able to

3.1 Show the ability to identify and use appropriate statistical models.

3.2 The student should illustrate the ability to work independently and within groups.

3.3 Apply statistical knowledge gained during the course using computer packages.

C. Course Content

No List of Topics Contact

Hours 1 Distributions derived from the normal distribution: 𝑡, 𝜒², and F

distribution. 7

2 Limit Theorem: Low of large numbers, convergence in distribution, and

the central limit theorem. 5

3 Sampling distribution: Sampling distribution of the mean, sampling

distribution of proportions and of the variance. 7

4 Sampling distribution of the difference between the (means, proportions)

and ratio of two variance of two independent samples. 5

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Estimation of the population parameters-Point estimate: properties of point estimate - Mean squared error - properties of best estimate (Unbiasedness –Consistency – Sufficiency - Efficiency)

5 6 Method of estimation: Method of moments and maximum likelihood

method. 7

7 Interval estimate (mean- probation – variance). 7

8 Hypothesis testing 7

Total 50

D. Teaching and Assessment

1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods

Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and Understanding

1.1 Define the related basic scientific Lecture and Tutorials Exams, quizes

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Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods facts, concepts, principles and

techniques in mathematical statistics.

1.2

Recognize the relevant theories and their applications in basic mathematics.

Lecture and Tutorials Exams, quizes

1.3

Outline the logical thinking. The importance of counting methods in mathematical statistics.

Lecture and Tutorials Exams, quizes

2.0 Skills

2.1 Develop skills in effectively communicating conclusions reached based on statistical analysis.

Lecture/Individual or group work

Exams, quizes 2.2 Estimate the population parameter

using the most appropriate method.

Exams, quizes 2.3 Apply statistical tools for hypothesis

testing

Exams, quizes

3.0 Values

3.1 Show the ability to identify and use appropriate statistical models.

Exams, quizes 3.2 The student should illustrate the ability

to work independently and within groups.

Exams, quizes 3.3 Apply statistical knowledge gained

during the course using computer packages.

Exams, quizes

2. Assessment Tasks for Students

# Assessment task* Week Due Percentage of Total

Assessment Score

1 Midterm Exam 6th 25%

2 Class activities, Quizzes, Group project and / or assignments

During the semester 25%

3 Final Exam End of the

semester 50%

*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support

Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice :

All faculty members are required to be in their offices outside teaching hours. Each member allocates at least 4 hours per week to give academic advice to students and to better explain the concepts seen during the lectures.

Students are required to complete the homework problems. Students are welcome to work together on homework. However, each student must turn in his or her own assignments, and no copying from another student's work is permitted. Deadline extensions for homework will not be given. Students are encouraged to discuss with professor about homework problems.

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6 F. Learning Resources and Facilities

1.Learning Resources

Required Textbooks Rice, J. A. (2006). Mathematical statistics and data analysis.

Cengage Learning; Third addition, ISBN: 9788131519547 Essential References

Materials

- S. Ross, A first course in probability, third edition, Macmillan Publishing company, New York, 1988.

- Brian Albright, Essentials of Mathematical Statistics (International Series in Mathematics), ISBN-13: 978-1-449- 68534-8, 2014.

Electronic Materials None Other Learning

Materials None

2. Facilities Required

Item Resources

Accommodation

(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)

Large classrooms that can accommodate more than 30 students

Technology Resources

(AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)

Data Show, Smart Board Other Resources

(Specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or

attach a list)

None

G. Course Quality Evaluation

Evaluation

Areas/Issues Evaluators Evaluation Methods

Effectiveness of teaching and assessment 

Students Direct

Quality of learning resources Students Direct Extent of achievement of

course learning outcomes

Faculty Member Direct

Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course learning outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)

Evaluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

H. Specification Approval Data

Council / Committee Council of the Mathematics Department

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Date