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Statistical Evidence Evaluation, 6 credits
The course aims at providing a theoretical and practical framework for interpreting observed data (evidence) in the light of several hypotheses and in addition for using such interpretations as grounds for decision making. In particular, the course will deal with data obtained within forensic analysis. The teaching comprises lectures, seminars, and computer exercises. Such concepts as Bayesian hypothesis testing, Bayesian belief networks, reporting evidentiary strength, forensic evidence, influence diagram and many other concepts are studied in the course.
Language of instruction: English
Level: Master's level
Department offering the course: Department of Computer and Information Science
Contact: Lilian Alarik, 011-36 35 90, studievagledare-statistik@liu.se
Lotta Hallberg, 0734-618988, ann-charlotte.hallberg@liu.se
Specific admission requirements: For acceptance to the course, the student must have a bachelor’s degree with a total of at least 90 ECTS credits (1.5 years of full-time studies) in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and computer science. The undergraduate courses in mathematics should include both calculus and linear algebra. Basic undergraduate courses in statistics and computer science are also required.
| Course information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester: Autumn 2013 | ||
| Enrolment code: LIU- | ||
| Rate of study: Part-time | ||
| Campus: Linköping | ||
| Study Period: 201344 - 201403, 28 October 2013-17 January 2014 | ||
| Course code: 732A45 | ||
| Tuition fee: 9 498 SEK | ||
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