Class List of Spring Semester 2019
“Essential Mathematics for Global LeadersⅠ” will begin on April 15. This is a compulsory class for students in “Minor Course of Science and Technology for Global Leaders”. But all master’s & doctoral students can take it if you have interest. The class will be conducted in English.
Theme & Objective
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Understand background Probability used in Statistics
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Use and understand various Null Hypothesis Significance Tests (NHST)
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Use confidence intervals
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Understand the limitation and caveat of Confidence Intervals and NHST
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Understand and use (simple) Linear Regression
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Become autonomous to study and learn more Statistical tools
Message to Students
A strong background in Mathematics is not necessary (basically, high-school, 1st year level in Calculus should be enough). Therefore, besides students from Math, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, students from Nutrition, Life Science department are also welcome.
Lecture Outline
Subject |
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Essential Mathematics for Global LeadersⅠ [19S1000] |
Number of Credits |
2.0 |
Instructor |
Dahan, Xavier (Project Associate Professor of Ochanomizu University) |
Target Audience |
Graduate Students |
Location |
Graduate School of Humanities & Sciences Building R408 Science building 1 R633 for July 22 and 29 |
Date & Time |
Monday*, Period 3-4 (10:40-12:10) *except for July 16, Tuesday April 15, 22 May 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 16, 22, 29 August 5 |
Lecture Plan |
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Out-of-class Learning |
Practicing is important to understand this class. There is a small report given at almost every class. This is to check understanding. It takes maybe 1h or at most 2h. |
Textbook/Reference |
Powerpoint hands-out will be distributed at each class. |
Registration
Registration Period: Tue., April 9 through Mon., April 22
If you cannot register during above period, please contact Academic Affairs Office in Student Affairs Building.
Contact
Ochanomizu University Leading Graduate School Promotion Center
Tel: 03-5978-5775
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