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STAT 551A - Probability and Mathematical Statistics

STAT 551A: Probability and Mathematical Statistics (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: MATH 252. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Applied Mathematics, M.S. (2026-27), Applied Mathematics, M.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Actuarial Science
  • Major
  • Electives
  • Complementary
  • Required Courses
  • One Course in Statistics
  • Concentration in Biometry
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Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (offered)

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Discrete and continuous random variables, probability mass functions and density functions, conditional probability and Bayes’ theorem, moments, properties of expectation and variance, joint and marginal distributions, functions of random variables, moment generating functions. Special distributions and sampling distributions.
Prerequisites
MATH 252. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

0 sections in Spring 2027

STAT 551A is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all STAT classes for other terms.