DEFENCE ENGINEERING COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF BASIC AND APPLIED COURSES

COURSE SYLLABUS FOR INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY
(MA 1050)
1. Instructor Information
Name
Office Location
E-mail
Office Hours

Printing Building Near Physics Lab Off. No. 9

getmeume2012@gmail.com
TBA

2. Course Information
Course Name
Course Code
Credit Hours
Pre-requisite

Fundamentals of Statistics and Probability

MA 1050
3: 2~Lecture -2~Tutorial
None

3. Course Description
Aim: To equip students with the basic concepts and tools of Statistics, Probability and their respective
application in sciences and engineering.
Description: The course covers Basic Terminologies and tools in statistics, Data sampling and Presentation,
Simple (Linear) Regression and Correlation Analyses, Basic Terminologies in probability, Conditional
probabilities and Bayes Rule, Probability distributions, Application of the Theory of Reliability in
relation with exponential Probability distribution; Application of Chi Square Probability distribution
Parameter estimation and hypotheses testing.

4. Learning Outcomes
After completion of the course students will have the following attributes:
4.1 Knowledge
4.1.1 Identify Classification of data, Types of data, Data measurement scales and the different methods of data
collection.
4.1.2 Identify classification of Statistics, the different methods of sampling and presentations of data.
4.1.3.Comparing dependent and independent variables by using the concept of simple Regression and
Correlation Analyses.

4.1.4 Define sample space, events; mutually exclusiveness and dependence of events and analyze their
applications.
4.1.5 Identify basic random variables, Discrete and Continuous, and define their respective probability
distributions.
4.1.6 Identify classifications of Point and Interval Parameter Estimations.
4.2 Intellectual and Practical Skills
4.2.1 Chose the appropriate; Statistical method of data collection, Sampling Method.
4.2.2 Presenting data in Tabular, Graphical and Numeric form.
4.2.3 Determine Expected Value, Variance and moment of a random variable.
4.2.4 Develop a technique of hypotheses Testing for making inference on the population.
4.3 Attribute and Behavior
4.3.1 Appreciate the role of Statistics and probability in Engineering decision making
4.3.2 Develop Team Spirit.
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Chapter

Week

1
1
Basic
Terminologies
and Tools in
Statistics

2
Data
Presentation

Statistics: Descriptive and inferential

Statistics; Experiment; Population;
Sampling , sample, Census; sample
survey; Parameter and Statistic;
Data: Types of Data, Methods of
Data Collection;
Different Method of Sampling
Simple Random Sampling
Systematic Sampling
Stratified Sampling
Cluster Sampling
Quota Sampling
Tabular Presentation of Data
Frequency Distribution;
Relative (Percentage) Frequency
Distribution;
Cumulative Frequency
Distribution
Graphical/ Diagrammatic Presentation
Bar Charts (Simple bar chart,
Component bar charts,
Percentage bar charts and
Multiple bar charts);
Pie chart, Histogram is presented.

Learning
Outcomes
4.1.2

Geometric Mean and

Harmonic Mean is presented
Weighted Mean,
Mode

Measure of Variation(Dispersion)
Range; Mean Deviations;
Standard Deviation or Variance;
Coefficient of Variation and
Standard Scores
Measure of Skewness
Simple Linear Regression Analyses
Role of Regression Analyses; Scatter
Diagram; Regression Line Equations
and Coefficient of Regression
Simple Correlation Analyses
Role of Correlation Analyses and

Assignment/
Activity(Tutorial)
Variables and
Measurement Scales
are presented.

4.1.1
4.2.1

Worksheet one is
prepared and Distributed.

4.1.2

Worksheet one is
discussed

Tabular Presentation
of Data continued. . .
4.1.2
4.2.2

Numerical
4.1.2
4.2.2

Numerical Presentation of Data

3
Simple
(Linear)
Regression and
Correlation
Analyses

5. Course Outline
Topics to be covered

4.1.2
4.2.2

4.1.2

4.2.2

4.1.3

Presentation of Data
Measure of Central
Tendency
Arithmetic Mean is
presented

Median;
Quartiles; Deciles;
Percentiles
Worksheet two is
prepared and
Distributed.

Worksheet two is
discussed

Problems associated
with regression and
correlation analyses
discussed

Coefficient of Correlation

Chapter

Mid Semester Examination

Week

Topics to be covered

Probability and probability

4
Probability and
probability
Distribution

10

11
5
Some Basic
Probability
Distributions
and Their
Application

12

13

14

4.1.4

Conditional probability
Bayes (Rule) Theorem

4.1.4

Worksheet three is
prepared and
Distributed.

Random variables

Basic continuous probability

distributions
Normal Probability
Distribution
Gamma probability
distribution
Exponential probability
distribution.

General
Definition of
probability

Axioms of
probability

Distribution
Basic definition and
Terminologies in
probability
Counting Method of
Sample points

Probability Distribution of
Discrete Random Variable

Expected Value and

Variance of a Discrete
Random variable.
Expected Value and Variance of
a Continuous Random variable
Basic continuous probability
distributions

Binomial probability
Distributions

Assignment/
Activity(Tutorial)

Learning
Outcomes

4.1.5

Worksheet three is
discussed

Probability Distribution
of Continuous
Random Variable is
presented

4.2.3
4.3.1

Hyper
Geometric probability
Distributions

Poisons
probability
Distributions

4.1.5

4.2.3
4.3.1

Worksheet four is
prepared and
Distributed.

4.1.5
4.2.3
4.3.1

Application of
Exponential
probability
distribution on
Theory of
Reliability
Chi Square
Probability
Distribution

15

Application of Chi
Square Probability
Distribution on
Test of
Goodness of Fit.
Test of

Independence

Student`s t-distribution

Worksheet four is
discussed.
4.1.5
4.2.3
4.3.1

Chapter

Week

Topics to be covered

16

6
Statistical
Parameter
Estimation

17

18 & 19
Lecture
Tutorials
Demonstrations
Individual
Activity
Mini Project

Learning
Outcomes

Assignment/
Activity(Tutorial)
Worksheet five is prepared

Basic concepts
and distributed.
Point estimation of the

Interval estimation for the

mean and proportion
mean and proportion
Interval estimation of the
4.1.6
Difference between two
4.2.4

Mean and
independent mean
proportion

Difference
between two
independent mean

Determination
4.2.4
Worksheet Five is Discussed
of sample size of the mean
and proportion
Final Examination
6. Methods of Instruction

Making 3 to 5 minutes recitation about the previous lesson.

100 minute lectures using inductive and deductive assertions

There is a 100 minutes tutorial/activity sessions in every weeks.

Students must be solve worksheet problems independently or in group (More of
student centered approach).
Sometimes students are expected to present statistical data in a form of Tables,
Graphs and Charts.
Students will be evaluated in their participation in solving worksheet problems and
their participation in class discussion.
There will be one mini project work that should be performed in groups and present
their works.

7. Laboratory Activities
Not Applicable
8. Required Text and Reference
1. Probability and Statistics for engineers and scientists, Ronald E Walpole &
Text Book
Reference Books

Reymond H. Myers, 2nd, 1978 Call number 519.46 WAL

2. Business Statistics; A decision making Approach, 6th ed Groebner Shannon Fry
Smith, Call number 519.5 BUS
1. Statistics for scientists and Engineers, R.Lowell wiar,1964 call number 519.50245
W/N
2. Introduction to probability and statistics, principles and applications for
engineering and computing Sciences, J.S. Milton, Jesse C. Arnold, 3 rded, 1995;
Call number 519.5 MIL
Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, Menden Hall Sincich 4 th ed MEN
4. Probability and random process, S.K.Sr inivasan and K.M. Mehta 2 nd ed. Call
number 519 SRI, 1981
5. Probability and Statistics for engineers and scientists, Ronald E Walpole &
Reymond
H. Myers, 2nd, 1978 call number 519.46 WAL
Statistics; concepts and Applications, Amir D. Algel, call number 519.5 ACZ

Engineering Statistics, 1964 Bowaer Lieberman call number 519.50246 BOW

Software Required

Microsoft Office Excel and Others

9. Assessment to be Revised

Type

Weight

Due Date

Tests

10%

Test I (5%) During week 4 to 6

Test II (5%) During week12to14

Individual (group) AssignmentI

10 %
20 %
20 %
40 %

Mid-Examination
Mini project (group ass.)
Final Examination

Behavior and Criteria

Throughout the semester

9th week of the semester
13th to 16th week
18th and 19th week
10. Academic Honesty

Test I address learning

outcomes 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 and
Test II 4.1.4
Cover Chapters 1,2 & 3
Cover Chapters 1,2 & 3
Cover Chapters 4,5 & 6

Copying from any outside sources (e.g. Fellow students and internet etc.) on any material to be graded is

not permitted, and will be considered cheating.

Cheating will result in failure of the assignment, failure in the class and/or face possible disciplinary action.
Each student is
o Responsible for securing his or her work from copying.
o Expected to abide by college policies in academic manner.
11. Due Date
All assignment must be turned in the class on the due date for full credit.
No assignment will be accepted after class on the due date.
Failure of submission and presentation of group assignment awarded as zero out of 10.

12. Classroom Behavior

Anything that disturbs your instructor or your colleagues during the class period is considered as a
troublesome (For instance, using mobile, PDA, making offensive remarks, sleeping, working on
assignments related to other courses, etc.)
In general troublesome behaviors are completely prohibited.

13. Approval
Name
Instructor

Oumer S.

Section Head

Genene W.

Department Head

Girmay K.

Signature

Date