REA1131F
Basic mathematics and statistics
Last taught 2017
Autumn
Norwegian
About this course
Content
- Mathematics: Elementary algebra.
- Functions: Linear, polynomal, rational, exponential and logaritmic functions. Limits, continuity and differentiation, maxima and minimaproblems. Series, annuities, effective interest.
- Functions of several variables: partial differentiation, Lagrange method.
- Statistics:Descriptive statistics: Measures of sentral tendency, variation correlation, statistical diagrams.
- Probability: Probability distributions, expected value, variance and standard deviation. Binomial, normal l and poisson distribution.Test of hypothesis. Regression analysis. Chi-square tests.
Learning outcomes
The student should be able to show and use skills in mathematics an statistics necessary in other subjects and in later professional life.
Teaching methods
Net based Learning activities and gudiance
5 compulsory assignments