Probability and Statistics (CSET240)

Faculty Name: Dr. Tanveer Ahmed, Dr. Navneet Pratap Singh,

Dr. Arun Kumar, Dr. Sudhanshu Gupta,
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Dr. Anindya Ghatak,
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Dr. Prashant K Gupta, and
Mr. Satyam Omar

Course Type : Core

Semester and Year: III Semester and II Year

L-T-P : 3-1-2

Credits :5

Department : Computer Science Engineering

Course Level : UG

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Department of Computer Science Engineering

Bennett University
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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DATE THIS COURSE
DEPARTMENT WILL BE EFFECTIVE Jul–Dec,2022
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COURSE BRIEF
COURSE TITLE Probability and PRE-REQUISITES NA
Statistics
COURSE CODE CSET204 TOTAL CREDITS 5
COURSE TYPE Core L-T-P FORMAT 3-1-2

COURSE SUMMARY
This Course Covers Probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables,
expected value, moment generating function, probability generating function,
characteristic function, specific discrete and continuous distributions, covariance,
correlation coefficient, central limit theorem. Sampling distributions, point and interval
estimation, testing of hypothesis, goodness of fit and contingency tables, ANOVA,
Correlation v/s Causation, linear regression, multiple Regression, Linear and Non-Linear
Regression, Parameters estimation via LSE.

COURSE-SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (CO)

By the end of this program, students should have the following knowledge, skills and values:

CO1: To explain different standard distributions, and how these can be used to model
different real- life situations.

CO2: To make students examine different statistical tests to datasets, and make the correct
data driven decision.

CO3: To implement real life problems of Probability and Statistics using programming
languages.
How are the above COs aligned with the Program-Specific Objectives (POs) of the degree?
The course outcomes are aligned to inculcating inquisitiveness in understanding cutting
edge areas of computerscience engineering and allied disciplines with their potential
impacts.

Detailed Syllabus

Module 1 (10 hours)

Probability, Conditional Probability, Independence, Law of total probability, Bayes’

theorem, Monty Hall problem, Random Variables: discrete and continuous,
Expected value, Variance, Properties of Variance, PMF, CDF, Joint Probability,
Joint Conditional Probability, Convolution, Numerical samples, Correlation,
Covariance.

Module 2 (14 hours)

Discrete Distributions, Bernoulli, Binomial, Poisson, Geometric, Applications of
Discrete Distribution, Continuous Random Variables, Continuous domain and
correlation with discrete domain, Continuous Distribution: Probability density
function, Cumulative distribution function, Uniform Distribution, Normal
Distribution, Standard normal distributions, Z Scores, Z tables, Exponential,
applications of distributions, Sampling distribution, Central Limit Theorem,
Confidence Interval Estimation, Known sigma and unknown sigma based
estimation, Markov Inequality, Chebyshev inequality, WLLN, Outlier detection,
Zero shot learning.

Module 3 (18 hours)

Descriptive statistics, Visualization of central tendency and variability, Hypothesis
Testing, Z Test, T Test, F test, ANOVA, AB Testing, Importance of parameter
estimation, Least square, Linear regression and multiple regression, Parameter
estimation using LSE, Maximum likelihood, Parameter estimation using MLE,
Markov chains, Statistical Inference.

STUDIO WORK / LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS:

The students learn to perform numerical analysis, compute odds of any event, check
distribution and both linear and non-linear regression. In addition to this, students
build search engines (like google), implement ideas of dynamical system (via
Markov models), play with the concepts of central limit theorem and law of large
numbers. Lastly, everyone is encouraged to try and test scientific hypothesis via the
 paradigm of statistical hypothesis testing and confidence interval estimation. The
students are also given hands on training in the language R.

TEXTBOOKS/LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. Michael Baron, Probability and Statistics for Computer Scientists

(3rd ed.), Chapman and Hallbook, 2019. ISBN 978-1584886419.
2. Sheldon M. Ross, Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers and
Scientists (6th ed.), Academic Press, 2021. ISBN 978-123704832.

REFERENCE BOOKS/LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. Géza Schay, Introductory Probability and Statistical Applications (2nd ed.),
Springer International Publishing Switzerland, 2016. ISBN 978-3-319-30618-6.

TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGIES

The course will be taught using a combination of the best practices of teaching-learning.
Multiple environments will be used to enhance the outcomes such as seminar, self-
learning, MOOCs, group discussions and ICT based tools for class participation along with
the classroom sessions. The teaching pedagogy being followed includes more exposure to
hands-on experiment and practical implementations done in the lab sessions. To match
withthe latest trend in academics, case study, advanced topics and research oriented topics
are covered to lay down the foundation and develop the interest in the students leading to
further exploration of the related topics. To make the students aware of the industry trends,
one session of expert lecture will be organized to provide a platform to the students for
understanding the relevant industry needs.
 Evaluation Policy

Components of Course Evaluation Percentage Distribution

End Semester Examination 45

Continuous Evaluation 55

Total 100

Continuous Evaluation Policy Marks

Lab Continuous Evaluation 20
Project 25
Quiz 10
Total 55