Introduction to Data Analysis Techniques
Module PH2309
Basic Information
PH2309 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 60 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2309 is Allen C. Caldwell.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
The consists of two parts:
1) Introduction to Statistical Methods
Topics: Derivation and application of the most commonly used statistical distributions, Central Limit Theorem, point estimates, confidence intervals, test statistics, p-values and related topics.
2) Introduction to Monte Carlo Methods
Topics: Variable transformations, accept-reject methods, sample mean, importance sampling, random walks, Markov Chain Monte Carlos and applications
Learning Outcome
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Preconditions
No preconditions in addition to the requirements for the Master’s program in Physics.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 1 | Introduction to Monte Carlo Methods | Caldwell, A. |
Mon, 09:00–17:15 |
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| VO | 1 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | Caldwell, A. |
Mon, 09:00–17:00 |
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| UE | 1 | Exercise to Introduction to Monte Carlo Methods | Caldwell, A. | ||
| UE | 1 | Exercise to Introduction to Statistical Methods | Caldwell, A. |
Learning and Teaching Methods
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Media
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Literature
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