Statistical inference

Learning objectives

  • Understanding the role of uncertainty in decision making.
  • Understanding the importance of signal-to-noise ratio as a measure of evidence.
  • Formulating the null and alternative hypotheses attached to a problem statement.
  • Understanding and correctly interpreting \(p\)-values and confidence intervals;

Content

Warning

These readings should normally be completed before class, to ensure timely understanding and let us discuss the concepts together through various examples and case studies — the strict minimum being the course notes.

In class

Slides

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After class

Additional readings