COURSE OUTLINE
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of Computer Science
Programe: BTech Computer Science Level: 100
Course: Statistics & Probability Code: BCSC 108
Credit Hours: 3hrs Academic Year: 2023/2024
Semester: Two
Lecturer: Dr. Donne K. Muddey
Phone: 0244863911
Email: donemud@yahoo.com
Office Location: TF 4
Vision Statement of the University
To become a hub of practical education and innovation, advancing sustainable global
development
Mission Statement of the University
To develop highly competent human capital through career-focused education, skills training,
research and innovation in partnership with stakeholders
COURSE SYNOPSIS
This course seeks to introduce students to probability models used to describe random
phenomena, the methodology needed for random variables and their distributions. It presents the
basic principles of random variables and random processes needed in computer
applications. This course is designed to introduce students to various topics in probability
and uncertainty that will encounter in Applied Statistics and Information Technology.
The concepts are illustrated with actual examples from the mathematics and engineering
fields. Computer simulations would be employed to aid the understanding of the behavior of the
probabilities and statistical models in the study of these models.
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Exercises are designed to encourage the students to begin thinking about probability and
uncertainty within a statistical theory context.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of the course are to:
Write functions for discrete and continuous random variables.
Use generating functions to derive moments and the distribution of the sum of
independent random variables.
Identify marginal and conditional distributions from joint distributions, and distributions
of functions of random variables.
Describe random functions
Provide an introduction to computer simulation in R and its application to probability.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will:
i. Understand basic statistical terms and Measurement of scale of variables.
ii. Understand theorems of basic Statistics and Probability.
iii. Apply the methods of basic probability.
iv. Develop theoretical problem-solving skills.
v. Distinguish between the concepts of discrete and continuous random variables.
vi. Determine the distribution of the sums of random variables;
vii. Use random processes to model and predict phenomena governed by binomial,
geometric, exponential, normal, and Poisson distributions; and
viii. Provide an introduction to computer simulation in R and its application to
probability.
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
Students will be given a minimum of two assignments – a mixture of group and
individual assignments. The instructor will strive for “one lecture, one class exercise”
policy to increase students’ appreciation and practicality of the course.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Assessment of student’s performance shall be by a combination of continuous assessment
and end of semester examination. The end of semester exams shall be a two hours paper.
Students are expected to answer only four questions out of five. Exams will be
administered on dates scheduled by the Academic Registrar.
The weightage for the modes of assessment are as follows:
Assignments/Quiz/Presentation 10%
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Group/ individual assignments 10%
Mid Sem. Exam 20%
Final exam 60%
Total 100%
Mode of delivery: The course will be delivered through online, face to face lectures and
practical.
CLASS SCHEDULE: Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
WEEK ONE
COURSE INTRODUCTION
Course description, outcome, and objectives
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
Branches of Statistics; Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
Population and Sample
Parameter and Statistics
Sources of data
Quantitative and Qualitative Variable
Measurement of Scale.
Application of software for statistical data analysis (Ms Excel, SPSS and R)
WEEK TWO
Three Main Approaches to Defining Probability
Classical Definition
Relative Frequency of Occurrence
Interpretation and Subjective Definition.
Application of Counting Techniques
Addition and Multiplication Principles
Sampling with and without Replacement.
Permutation and Combination
Independent events
WEEK THREE
Random variables and Probability Distribution
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Concept of random variable
Discrete random Variable
Continuous Random Variable
Probability distribution
Cumulative Distribution Function
Practice problems / Exercise
WEEK FOUR & FIVE: NUMERICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF RV; EXPECTATION
AND MGFs
Expected values
Moments of a Random Variable
Variance and Standard Deviation
Moment Generating Function and Probability generating Function
Practice problems / Exercise
WEEK SIX & SEVEN & EIGHT: FREQUENTLY USED DISCRETE DISTRIBUTION
Discrete Uniform Distribution
Binomial Distribution
Poisson Distribution
Geometric Distribution
Negative Binomial Distribution
Hypergeometric Distribution
Practice problems / Exercise
WEEK NINE & TEN: FREQUENTLY USED CONTINOUS DISTRIBUTION
Continuous Uniform Distribution
Normal Distribution
Exponential Distribution
Gamma Distribution
Weibull Distribution
Practice problems / Exercise
WEEK ELEVEN & TWELVE: JOINT, MARGINAL, AND CONDITIONAL
DISTRIBUTIONS
Definition of Joint Distribution
Expectation of a Function of Jointly Distributed Random Variables
Marginal Distributions
Independence of Random Variables
Conditional Distributions
Covariance and Correlation Between Random Variables
Moment Generating Function for a Joint Distribution
Bivariate Normal Distribution
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Practice problems / Mid Semester Examination
READING MATERIALS:
Hogg, R. V., & Tanis, E. A. (2015). Probability and statistical inference, (9th ed.).
Prentice Hall
Jacod, J., & Protter, P. E. (2003). Probability essentials. Springer Science & Business
Media.
Jaynes, E. T. (2003). Probability theory: The logic of science. Cambridge University
Press.
Nsowah-Nuamah, N. N. N. (1999). A First Course in Probability Theory. Ghana
Universities Press, Accra Ghana, (vol. 1&2)
Ofosu, J.B. & Hesse, C.A (2011). Introduction to Probability and Probability
Theory. Excellent Publication and printing, Accra Ghana
Ramancchadran, K. M., & Tsokos, C. P., (2015). Mathematical Statistics with
Applications in R. Elsevier.
Richard, L. & Scheaffer, D. (1995). Introduction to probability and its applications, (2nd
ed.).
Any other relevant material on introductory Probability and statistics
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