Stat 250: Problem Solving in Probability (Banner Course Number: 25000)

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Fall 2009 textbook is:

Broverman, ACTEX Study Manual for the SOA Exam P and CAS Exam 1, 2007 Edition, Required


Spring 2010 textbook will be:

Undecided by Instructor

Outline:

Section 0 - Review of Algebra and Calculus
Section 1 - Basic Probability Concepts
Section 2 - Conditional Probability and Independence
Section 3 - Combinatorial Principles
Section 4 - Random Variables and Probability Distributions
Section 5 - Expectation and other Distribution Parameters
Section 6 - Frequently Used Discrete Distributions
Section 7 - Frequently Used Continuous Distributions
Section 8 - Joint, Marginal, and Conditional Distributions
Section 9 - Transformations of Random Variables
Section 10 - Risk Management Concepts