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MA256 ADV PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

Mathematical Sciences · 4 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

MA256 ADV PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=3.0)
  • Version 2026-1
  • In effect
Scope
This is the advanced version of the final course in the mathematics core curriculum. The course develops each cadet's ability to structure their reasoning under conditions of uncertainty and presents fundamental probability and statistical concepts that support the USMA core curriculum. Coverage includes data analysis, probabilistic models, independence, simulation, random variables and their distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and linear regression. The course also introduces engineering applications of probability and statistics techniques. Applied problems motivate concepts, and technology enhances understanding, problem solving, and communication.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of
Disqualifiers
MA206

MA256 ADV PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=3.0)
  • Version 2023-2
  • Archived
Scope
This is the advanced version of the final course in the mathematics core curriculum. The course develops cadet ability to structure their reasoning under conditions of uncertainty and presents fundamental probability and statistical concepts that support the USMA core curriculum. Coverage includes data analysis, probabilistic models, independence, simulation, random variables (including jointly distributed random variables) and their distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, linear regression and analysis of categorical data. Emphasis will be on model based approaches and significant time will be spent on selecting an appropriate model and assessing its validity. Applied problems illustrate concepts, and technology enhances understanding, problem solving, and communication.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of
Disqualifiers
MA206

MA256 ADV PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=3.0)
  • Version 2019-2
  • Archived
Scope
This is the advanced version of the final course in the mathematics core curriculum. The course develops cadet ability to structure their reasoning under conditions of uncertainty and presents fundamental probability and statistical concepts that support the USMA core curriculum. Coverage includes data analysis, probabilistic models, independence, simulation, random variables (including jointly distributed random variables) and their distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, linear regression and analysis of categorical data. Emphasis will be on model based approaches and significant time will be spent on selecting an appropriate model and assessing its validity. Applied problems illustrate concepts, and technology enhances understanding, problem solving, and communication.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of
Disqualifiers
MA206

MA256 ADV PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.5, MA=2.5)
  • Version 2018-2
  • Archived
Scope
This is the advanced version of the final course in the mathematics core curriculum. The course develops cadet ability to structure their reasoning under conditions of uncertainty and presents fundamental probability and statistical concepts that support the USMA core curriculum. Coverage includes data analysis, probabilistic models, independence, simulation, random variables (including jointly distributed random variables) and their distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, linear regression and analysis of categorical data. Emphasis will be on model based approaches and significant time will be spent on selecting an appropriate model and assessing its validity. Applied problems illustrate concepts, and technology enhances understanding, problem solving, and communication.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of
Disqualifiers
MA206