Module Details |
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Title | Stochastic Theory and Methods in Data Science | ||
Code | MATH368 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr A Alpers Mathematical Sciences Andreas.Alpers@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2024-25 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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1. To develop a understanding of the foundations of stochastics normally including processes and theory. 2. To develop an understanding of the properties of simulation methods and their applications to statistical concepts. 3. To develop skills in using computer simulations such as Monte-Carlo methods 4. To gain an understanding of the learning theory and methods and of their use in the context of machine learning and statistical physics. 5. To obtain an understanding of particle filters and stochastic optimisation. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Apply the probability theory. |
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(LO2) Apply stochastic models. Use statistical data. |
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(LO3) Develop numerical skills needed for the understanding of stochastic processes. |
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(LO4) Apply the main machine learning techniques. |
Syllabus |
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1 REVIEW OF ESSENTIAL BACKGROUND FROM PROBABILITY/STATISTICS 2 SIMULATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE 3 MARKOV CHAIN METHODS 4 LEARNING THEORY AND METHODS 5. OPTIONAL TOPICS |
Recommended Texts |
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Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
MATH362 APPLIED PROBABILITY; MATH253 Statistics and Probability I; MATH163 Introduction to Statistics using R; MATH254 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY II |
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Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Final written exam | 120 | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Group project 2 Based on the second part of the module (data science). | 0 | 15 | ||||
Group project 1 Based on the first part of the module (stochastic theory). | 0 | 15 |