CM 761Computational Inference

Units: 0.50
Level: Graduate
Faculty: Mathematics
Subject: Computational Mathematics
Cross-listed: STAT 840

When it runs

Ran in 4 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 1 lecture section. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Introduction to and application of computational methods in statistical inference. Monte Carlo evaluation of statistical procedures, exploration of the likelihood function through graphical and optimization techniques. Topics include expectation-maximization, bootstrapping, Markov Chain Monte Carlo, and other computationally intensive methods.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- CM461
- STAT440

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	5796	0 / 10	TTh 11:30–12:50

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In 33 terms, Fall 2009 to Winter 2024