ES303 STATISTICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS

Course Code:5610303
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Engineering Sciences
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. AYŞEN TEZCANER
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course is mainly designed to give relevance and practical significance of probability concepts in engineering fields through essential mathematical principles and applications.


Course Content

Descriptive statistics, histograms, central tendency, dispersion and correlation measures. Basic probability concepts, random variables, probability density and mass function. Hypothesis testing, confidence intervals. Law of large numbers and central limit theorem. Regression analysis. Applications in engineering.


Course Learning Outcomes

ABET Student Outcomes

1) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

2) Ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

3) Ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

4) Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.