Statistics Syllabus
Statistics Syllabus
GRADUATE
COURSE IN STATISTICS
(Bachelor of Arts Examination)
UNDER
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
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STATISTICS
CORE Ability Skill Elective: Elective:
COURSE (14) Enhanceme Enhancement Discipline Generic
nt Course(SEC) Specific DSE (GE) (4)
Semester
Compulsor (4)
y Course
(AECC) (2)
I Descriptive English
CC 1 GE-I
Statistics Communicati SEC -II
Statistical
on/ Odia/
CCII Algebra Methods
Hindi
II Probability and
CCIII Environmenta GE-II
Probability Introductory
l Studies
CCIV Calculus Probability
III Sampling
CCV
Distributions
Survey Sampling & GE-III
CCVI Indian Official SEC -I Basics Of
Statistics Statistical
Inference
Mathematical
CCVII Analysis
IV CCV Statistical
III Inference
GE- IV
CCIX Linear Model Applied
Statistics
CCX Statistical Quality
Control
V DSE-I
Stochastic Process
CCXI & Queuing Theory Operations
Research
CCX Statistical DSE-II
Computing Using C Time Series
II
& R Programming Analysis
VI DSE-III
CCX Design Of Demography
III Experiments And Vital
Statistics
DSE-IV
Multivariate
CC Project Work
Analysis And Non
XIV /
Parametric Methods
Econometrics
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GENERIC ELECTIVES: (To be offered to other departments)
Stat-ge-1: statistical methods
Stat-ge-2: introductory probability
Stat-ge-3: basics of statistical inference
Stat-ge-4: applied statistics
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STATISTICS-Honours
Marks per paper - Midterm: 15 marks, End term: 60 marks, Practical:25 Total – 100 marks
Credit per paper – 6 , Teaching hours per paper – 50 hours + 10 hours tutorial
CORE COURSES
CC-I: DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS
UNIT-I
Statistical Methods: Definition and scope of Statistics, concepts of statistical population and
sample. Data: quantitative and qualitative, attributes, variables, scales of measurement nominal,
ordinal, interval and ratio. Presentation: tabular and graphical, including histogram and ogives,
consistency and independence of data with special reference to attributes.
UNIT-II
Measures of Central Tendency: mathematical and positional. Measures of Dispersion: range,
quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, Moments,
absolute moments, factorial moments, skewness and kurtosis, Sheppard’s corrections.
UNIT-III
Bivariate data: Definition, scatter diagram, simple, partial and multiple correlation (3 variables
only), rank correlation. Simple linear regression, principle of least squares
and fitting of polynomials and exponential curves.
UNIT-IV
Index Numbers: Definition, construction of index numbers and problems thereof for weighted
and unweighted index numbers including Laspeyre’s, Paasche’s, Edgeworth- Marshall and
Fisher’s Ideal Index numbers. Errors in Index numbers. Chain index numbers, conversion of
fixed based to chain based index numbers and vice-versa. Consumer price index numbers. Uses
and limitations of index numbers.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Goon A.M., Gupta M.K. and Dasgupta B. (2002): Fundamentals of Statistics, Vol. I
& II, 8th Edn. The World Press, Kolkata.
2. Gupta, S. C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2008): Fundamentals Of Mathematical Statistics,
4thEdition (Reprint), Sultan Chand &Sons
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Miller, Irwin and Miller, Marylees(2006): John E.Freund’s Mathematical Statistics with
Applications, (7th Edn.), Pearson Education, Asia.
2. Mood, A.M. Graybill, F.A. and Boes, D.C. (2007): Introduction to the Theory of
Statistics, 3rd Edn., (Reprint), Tata McGraw-Hill Pub. Co.Ltd.
3. Mukhopadhyay, P. (1999): Applied Statistics, New Central Book Agency,
LIST OF PRACTICALS:
1. Graphical representation of data.
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2. Problems based on measures of central tendency.
3. Problems based on measures of dispersion.
4. Problems based on moments, skewness and kurtosis.
5. Karl Pearson and rank correlation coefficient.
6. Lines of regression, angle between lines and estimated values of variables.
7. Calculate price and quantity index numbers using simple and weighted average of price
relatives.
CC-II: ALGEBRA
UNIT-I
Theory of equations, statement of the fundamental theorem of algebra and its consequences.
Relation between roots and coefficients or any polynomial equations. Vector spaces,
Subspaces, sum of subspaces, Span of a set, Linear dependence and independence, dimension
and basis.
UNIT-II
Algebra of matrices - A review, theorems related to triangular, symmetric and skew symmetric
matrices, idempotent matrices, Hermitian and skew Hermitian matrices, orthogonal matrices,
singular and non-singular matrices and their properties. Trace of a matrix, unitary, involutory
and nilpotent matrices.
UNIT-III
Determinants of Matrices: Definition, properties and applications of determinants for 3rd and
higher orders, evaluation of determinants of order 3 and more using transformations. Adjoint
and inverse of a matrix and related properties. Use of determinants in solution to the system of
linear equations, row reduction and echelon forms, the matrix equations AX=B, solution sets
of linear equations. Applications of linear equations.
UNIT-IV
Rank of a matrix, row-rank, column-rank, standard theorems on ranks, rank of the sum and the
product of two matrices. Characteristic roots and Characteristic vector, Properties of
characteristic roots, Cayley Hamilton theorem, and Quadratic forms.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gorakh Prasad: Differential Calculus, Pothishala Pvt. Ltd., Allahabad.
2. Gorakh Prasad: Integral Calculus, Pothishala Pvt. Ltd., Allahabad.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Zafar Ahsan: Differential Equations and their Applications, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi (2nd Edition-2004).
2. Piskunov, N: Differential and Integral Calculus, Peace Publishers, Moscow.
3. Differential calculus by Das & Mukherjee, U.N Dhar Publication, Kolkatta, 2010.
4. Integral Calculus by Das & Mukherjee, U.N Dhar Publication, Kolkatta,2010.
5. Advanced Differential Equations by Md Raisinghania, S Chand & Company Pvt Ltd
LIST OF PRACTICALS:
1. Determination of Maxima &Minima
2. Using definite integral obtained the area under curve
3. Applications of differential equations
4. Applications Partial differential equations
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5. Applications of Beta and Gamma function
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Miller,IrwinandMiller,Marylees(2006):JohnE.Freund’sMathematicalStatistics with
Applications, (7th Edn.), Pearson Education,Asia.
2. Mood, A.M. Graybill, F.A. and Boes, D.C. (2007): Introduction to the Theory of
Statistics, 3rd Edn., (Reprint), Tata McGraw-Hill Pub. Co.Ltd.
3. Goon A.M., Gupta M.K. and Dasgupta B. (2002): Fundamentals of Statistics, Vol. I, 8th
Edn. The World Press,Kolkata.
4. Myer, P.L. (1970): Introductory Probability and Statistical Applications, Oxford & IBH
Publishing, NewDelhi
LIST OF PRACTICALS:
1. Fitting of binomial distributions
2. Fitting of Poisson distributions
3. Fitting of Normal distributions
4. Application problems based on binomial, Poisson and Normal distributions.
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CC-IV: CALCULUS
UNIT-I
Differential Calculus: Limits of function, continuous functions, properties of continuous
functions, partial differentiation and total differentiation (two variables). Indeterminate forms:
L-Hospital’s rule, Leibnitz rule for successive differentiation. Euler’s theorem on
homogeneous functions. Maxima and minima of functions of one and two variables.
transformations and Jacobians.
UNIT-II
Integral Calculus: Review of integration and definite integral. Differentiation under integral
sign, double integral. Beta and Gamma functions: properties and relationship between them.
UNIT-III
Differential Equations: Exact differential equations, Integrating factors, change of variables,
Total differential equations, Differential equations of first order and first degree, Differential
equations of first order but not of first degree, Equations of the first degree in x and y,
Clairaut’s equations. Higher Order Differential Equations. Homogeneous differential
equations of order n with constant coefficients.
UNIT-IV
Formation and solution of a partial differential equations. Equations easily integrable. Linear
partial differential equations of first order. Homogeneous linear partial differential equations
with constant coefficients. Different cases for complimentary functions and particular
integrals.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Krishnamurthy V., Mainra V.P. and Arora J.L.: An Introduction to Linear Algebra (II,
III, IV, V).
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Biswas, S. (1997): A Textbook of Matrix Algebra, New Age International,1997.
2. Gupta S.C.: An Introduction to Matrices (Reprint). Sultan Chand & Sons,2008.
3. Datta K.B.: Matrix and Linear Algebra. Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.,2002.
4. Hadley G.: Linear Algrbra. Narosa Publishing House (Reprint),2002.
5. Searle S.R.: Matrix Algebra Useful for Statistics. John Wiley &Sons.,1982.
6. Schaum’sOutlines : Linear Algebra, Tata McGraw-Hill Edition, 3rdEdition,2006.
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Finding roots of an algebraic equations
2. Solution of linear equations by matrix method.
3. Rank and Inverse of a matrix
4. Characteristics roots and characteristics vector of a matrix.
5. Applications of matrices.
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UNIT-II
Definitions of random sample, parameter and statistic, sampling distribution of a statistic,
sampling distribution of sample mean, standard errors of sample mean, sample variance and
sample proportion. Null and alternative hypotheses, level of significance, Type I and Type II
errors, their probabilities and critical region. Large sample tests for testing single proportion,
difference of two proportions, single mean, difference of two means, standard deviation and
difference of standard deviations by
classical and p-value approaches.
UNIT-III
Exact sampling distribution: Definition and derivation of p.d.f. of χ2 with n degrees of
freedom (d.f.)using m.g.f., nature of p.d.f. curve for different degrees of freedom, mean,
variance, m.g.f., cumulant generating function, mode, additive property and limiting form of
χ2 distribution. Tests of significance and confidence intervals based on χ2 distribution.
UNIT-IV
Exact sampling distributions: Student’s and Fisherst-distribution, Derivation of its p.d.f.,
nature of probability curve with different degrees of freedom, mean, variance, moments and
limiting form of distribution. Snedecore's F-distribution: Derivation of p.d.f., nature of p.d.f.
curve with different degrees of freedom, mean, variance and mode. Relationship between t, F
and χ2 distributions. Test of significance and confidence Intervals based on t and F
distributions.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Goon, A.M., Gupta, M.K. and Dasgupta, B. (2003): An Outline of Statistical Theory,
Vol. I, 4th Edn. World Press, Kolkata.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Rohatgi V. K. and Saleh, A.K. Md. E. (2009): An Introduction to Probabilityand
Statistics. 2ndEdn. (Reprint) John Wiley andSons.
2. Hogg, R.V. and Tanis, E.A. (2009): A Brief Course in Mathematical Statistics.
Pearson Education.
3. Johnson, R.A. and Bhattacharya, G.K. (2001): Statistics-Principles and Methods,
4thEdn. John Wiley andSons.
4. Mood, A.M., Graybill, F.A. and Boes, D.C. (2007): Introduction to the Theory of
Statistics, 3rd Edn. (Reprint).Tata McGraw-Hill Pub. Co.Ltd.
LIST OF PRACTICALS:
1. Testing of significance and confidence intervals for single proportion and difference of two
proportions
2. Testing of significance and confidence intervals for single mean and difference of two
means and paired tests.
3. Testing of significance and confidence intervals for difference of two standard
deviations.
4. Exact Sample Tests based on Chi-Square Distribution.
5. Testing if the population variance has a specific value and its confidence intervals.
6. Testing of goodness off it.
7. Testing of independence of attributes.
8. Testing based on 2 X 2 contingency table without and with Yates’corrections.
9. Testing and confidence intervals of equality of two population variances.
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CC-VI: SURVEY SAMPLING & INDIAN OFFICIAL STATISTICS
UNIT-I
Concept of population and sample, complete enumeration versus sampling, sampling and non-
sampling errors. Types of sampling: non-probability and probability sampling, basic principle
of sample survey, simple random sampling with and without replacement, definition and
procedure of selecting a sample, estimates of: population mean, total and proportion, variances
of these estimates, estimates of their variances and sample size determination.
UNIT-II
Stratified random sampling: Technique, estimates of population mean and total, variances of
these estimates, proportional and optimum allocations and their comparison with SRS.
Practical difficulties in allocation, estimation of gain inprecision. Systematic Sampling:
Technique, estimates of population mean and total, variances of these estimates (N=nxk).
Comparison of systematic sampling with SRS and stratified sampling in the presence of linear
trend and corrections.
UNIT-III
Introduction to Ratio and regression methods of estimation, first approximation to the
population mean and total (for SRS of large size), variances of these estimates and estimates of
these variances, comparison with SRSWOR. Cluster sampling (equal clusters only) estimation
of population mean and its variance,
UNIT-IV
Present official statistical system in India, Methods of collection of official statistics, their
reliability and limitations. Role of Ministry of Statistics & Program Implementation (MoSPI),
Central Statistical Office (CSO), National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), and National
Statistical Commission. Government of India’s Principal publications containing data on the
topics such as population, industry and finance.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Sukhatme,P.V., Sukhatme,B.V. Sukhatme,S. Asok,C.(1984). Sampling Theories of
Survey With Application, IOWA State University Press and Indian Society of
Agricultural Statistics
2. Guide to current Indian Official Statistics, Central Statistical Office, GOI, New
Delhi.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Cochran W.G. (1984):Sampling Techniques(3rd Ed.), Wiley Eastern.
2. Murthy M.N. (1977): Sampling Theory & Statistical Methods, Statistical Pub.
Society, Calcutta.
3. Des Raj and Chandhok P. (1998): Sample Survey Theory, Narosa Publishing House.
4. Goon A.M., Gupta M.K. and Das gupta B. (2001): Fundamentals of Statistics
(Vol.2), World Press.
LIST OF PRACTICALS:
1. To select a SRS with and without replacement.
2. For a population of size 5, estimate population mean, population mean square and
population variance. Enumerate all possible samples of size 2 by WR and WOR and
establish all properties relative to SRS.
3. For SRSWOR, estimate mean, standard error, the sample size
4. Stratified Sampling: allocation of sample to strata by proportional and Neyman’s
methods Compare the efficiencies of above two methods relative to SRS
5. Estimation of gain in precision in stratified sampling.
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6. Comparison of systematic sampling with stratified sampling and SRS in the
presence of a linear trend.
7. Ratio and Regression estimation: Calculate the population mean or total of the
population. Calculate mean squares. Compare the efficiencies of ratio and regression
estimators relative to SRS.
8. Cluster sampling: estimation of mean or total, variance of the estimate, estimate of
intra-class correlation coefficient, efficiency as compared to SRS.
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UNIT-III
Acceptance sampling plan: Principle of acceptance sampling plans. Single and Double
sampling plan their OC, AQL, LTPD, AOQ, AOQL, ASN, ATI functions with graphical
interpretation, use and interpretation of Dodge and Romig’s sampling inspection plan tables.
UNIT-IV
Introduction to Six-Sigma: Overview of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and Total Quality
Management (TQM). Organizational Structure and Six Sigma training plans- Selection
Criteria for Six-Sigma roles and training plans. Voice of customers (VOC):
Importance and VOC data collection.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Montogomery, D. C. (2009): Introduction to Statistical Quality Control, 6th Edition,
Wiley India Pvt. Ltd.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Goon A.M., Gupta M.K. and Das gupta B. (2002): Fundamentals of Statistics, Vol. I &
II, 8th Edn. The World Press, Kolkata.
2. Mukhopadhyay,P(2011):Applied Statistics,2nd edition revised reprint, Booksand
Allied(P)Ltd.
3. Montogomery, D. C. and Runger, G.C. (2008): Applied Statistics and Probability for
Engineers, 3rd Edition reprint, Wiley India Pvt.Ltd.
4. Ehrlich, B.Harris(2002):Transactional Six Sigma and Lean Servicing,2ndEdition, St.
Lucie Press.
5. Hoyle, David (1995): ISO Quality Systems Handbook, 2nd Edition, Butterworth
Heinemann Publication.
LIST OF PRACTICALS:
1. Construction and interpretation of statistical control charts
2. X-bar &R-chart
3. X-bar &s-chart
4. np-chart, p-chart, c-chart and u-chart
5. Single sample inspection plan: Construction and interpretation of OC, AQL, LTPD,
ASN, ATI, AOQ, AOQL curves
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Medhi, J. (2009): Stochastic Processes, New Age International Publishers.
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2. Kanti Swarup, Gupta, P.K. and Manmohan (2007): Operations Research, 13th
Edition, Sultan Chand and Sons.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Basu, A.K. (2005): Introduction to Stochastic Processes, Narosa Publishing.
2. Bhat,B.R.(2000): Stochastic Models: Analysis and Applications, New Age International
Publishers.
3. Taha, H. (1995): Operations Research: An Introduction, Prentice- Hall India.
4. Karlin, S and Taylor H.M, A first course in Stochastic Process. Academic Press;
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Calculation of transition probability matrix
2. Identification of characteristics of reducible and irreducible chains.
3. Identification of types of classes
4. Calculation of probabilities for given birth and death rates and vice-versa
5. Calculation of Probability and parameters for (M/M/1) model and change in behaviour of
queue as N tends to infinity.
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SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Balagurusamy, E. (2011): Programming in ANSI C, 6th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill.
2. Kernighan, B.W. and Ritchie, D. (1988): C Programming Language,
2ndEdition, Prentice Hall.
3. Gottfried,B.S.(1998): Schaum’s Outlines: Programming with C, 2nd Edition,Tata Mc
Graw Hill
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Plot of a graph y =f(x)
2. Roots of a quadratic equation (with imaginary roots also)
3. Sorting of an array and hence finding median
4. Mean, Median and Mode of a Grouped Frequency Data
5. Variance and coefficient of variation of a Grouped Frequency Data
6. Value of n! using recursion
7. Matrix addition, subtraction, multiplication Transpose and Trace
8. t-test for difference of means
9. Paired t-test
10. F-ratio test
STAT-C-XIII DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS
UNIT-I
Analysis of variance (ANOVA) for one way and two way classified data (one observation per
cell) Experimental designs: Role, historical perspective, terminology, experimental error, basic
principles, uniformity trials, fertility contour maps, choice of size and shape of plots and
blocks.
UNIT-II
Basic designs: Completely Randomized Design (CRD), Randomized Block Design (RBD),
Latin Square Design (LSD) – layout, model and statistical analysis, relative efficiency,
analysis with missing observations.
UNIT-III
Factorial experiments: advantages and disadvantages , notations and concepts, 22, 23
… 2n and 32 factorial experiments, design and its analysis and applications.
UNIT-IV
Total and Partial confounding for 2n (n≤5), 32 and 33. Factorial experiments in a single
replicate. Advantages and disadvantages. Balanced Incomplete Block Design (BIBD)
– parameters, relationships among its parameters.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gupta, S. C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2008): Fundamentals of Applied Statistics, 4th Edition
(Reprint), Sultan Chand &Sons
2. Goon, A.M., Gupta, M.K.and Das gupta, B.(2005):Fundamentals of Statistics. Vol. II,
8thEdn. World Press, Kolkata.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Cochran, W.G. and Cox, G.M. (1959): Experimental Design. Asia Publishing House.
2. Das, M.N. and Giri, N.C. (1986): Design and Analysis of Experiments. Wiley Eastern
Ltd.
3. Kempthorne, O. (1965): The Design and Analysis of Experiments. John Wiley.
4. Montgomery, D. C. (2008): Design and Analysis of Experiments, John Wiley.
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Analysis of aCRD
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2. Analysis of anRBD
3. Analysis of anLSD
4. Analysis of an RBD with one missing observation
5. Analysis of an LSD with one missing observation
6. Analysis of 22 and 23 factorial in CRD and RBD
7. Analysis of a completely confounded two level factorial design in 2blocks
8. Analysis of a completely confounded two level factorial design in 4blocks
9. Analysis of a partially confounded two level factorial design
TEXT BOOKS:
1. KantiSwarup, Gupta, P.K. and Manmohan (2007): Operations Research, 13th Edition,
Sultan Chand and Sons.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Taha, H. A. (2007): Operations Research: An Introduction, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall
ofIndia.
2. Hadley, G: (2002) : Linear Programming, Narosa Publications
3. Hillier, F.A and Lieberman, G.J. (2010): Introduction to Operations Research Concepts
and cases, 9th Edition, Tata Mc Graw Hill
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Mathematical formulation of L.P.P and solving the problem using graphical method,
Simplex technique and Charne’s Big M method involving artificial variables.
2. Identifying Special cases by Graphical and Simplex method and interpretation
(Unbounded, Infeasible and alternate solution)
3. Allocation problem using Transportation model
4. Allocation problem using Assignment model
5. Problems based on game matrix
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DSE-II: TIME SERIES ANALYSIS
UNIT-I
Introduction to times series data, application of time series from various fields, Components of
a times series, Decomposition of time series. Trend: Estimation of trend by freeh and curve
method, method of semi averages, fittinga various mathematical curve, and growth curves.
UNIT-II
Trend Cont.: Method of moving averages. Detrending. Effect of elimination of trend on
other components of the time series. Seasonal Component: Estimation of seasonal component
by Method of simple averages, Ratio to Trend.
UNIT-III
Seasonal Component cont: Ratio to Moving Averages and Link Relative method,
Deseasonalization. Cyclic Component: Harmonic Analysis. Some Special Processes: Moving-
average (MA) process and Autoregressive (AR) process of orders one and two,
Estimation of the parameters of AR (1) and AR (2) – Yule-Walker equations.
UNIT-IV
Stationary Time series: Weak stationarity, auto correlation function and correlogram of
moving average. Its applications. Random Component: Variate component method.
Forecasting: Exponential smoothing methods,
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Kendall M.G. (1976): Time Series, Charles Griffin.
2. Brockwell, P.J. and Davis, R. A. (2003). Introduction to Time Series Analysis, Springer
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Gupta, S. C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2008): Fundamentals of Applied Statistics, 4th Edition
(Reprint), Sultan Chand &Sons
2. Chatfield C. (1980): The Analysis of Time Series –An Introduction, Chapman & Hall.
3. Mukhopadhyay P. (2011): Applied Statistics, 2nd ed. Revised reprint, Books and Allied
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Fitting and plotting of modified exponential curve
2. Fitting and plotting of Gompertz curve
3. Fitting and plotting of logistic curve
4. Fitting of trend by Moving Average Method
5. Measurement of Seasonal indices Ratio-to-Trend method
6. Measurement of Seasonal indices Ratio-to-Moving Average method
7. Measurement of seasonal indices Link Relative method
8. Forecasting by exponential smoothing
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UNIT-II
Introduction and sources of collecting data on vital statistics, errors in census and registration
data. Measurement of population, rate and ratio of vital events. Measurements of Mortality:
Crude Death Rate (CDR), Specific Death Rate (SDR), Infant Mortality, Rate (IMR) and
Standardized Death Rates.
UNIT-III
Stationary and Stable population, Central Mortality Rates and Force of Mortality. Life
(Mortality)Tables: Assumption, description, construction of Life Tables and Uses of Life
Tables.
UNIT-IV
Abridged Life Tables; Concept and construction of abridged life tables by Reed-Merrell
method, Measurements of Fertility: Crude Birth Rate (CBR), General Fertility Rate (GFR),
Specific Fertility Rate (SFR) and Total Fertility Rate (TFR). Measurement of Population
Growth: Crude rates of natural increase, Pearl’s Vital Index, Gross Reproduction Rate (GRR)
and Net Reproduction Rate (NRR).
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Pathak, K.B. and Ram, F.: Techniques of Demography Analysis, Himalayan Publishers
2. Gun,A.M., Gupta,M.K. and Dasgupta, B.(2008):Fundamentals of Statistics, Vol. II, 9th
Edition, World Press.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. 9Mukhopadhyay P. (1999): Applied Statistics, Books and Allied (P)Ltd.
2. Biswas, S. (1988): Stochastic Processes in Demography & Application, Wiley Eastern
Ltd.
3. Croxton, Fredrick E., Cowden, Dudley J. and Klein, S. (1973): Applied General
Statistics, 3rd Edition. Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
4. Keyfitz N., Beckman John A.: Demography through Problems S-Verlag Newyork.
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. To calculate CDR and Age Specific death rate for a given set of data
2. To find Standardized death rate by:- (i) Direct method (ii) Indirect method
3. To construct a complete life table
4. To fill in the missing entries in a life table
5. To calculate probabilities of death at pivotal ages and use it construct a bridged life table
6. To calculate CBR, GFR, SFR, TFR for a given set of data
7. To calculate Crude rate of Natural Increase and Pearle’s Vital Index for a given set of data
8. Calculate GRR and NRR for a given set of data and compare them
DSE-IV
A student has to opt for any one of the following:
I. PROJECTWORK
II. ECONOMETRICS
DSE-IV: PROJECT WORK
Objective: The aim of the course is to initiate students to write and present a statistical report,
under the supervision of a faculty, on some area of social interest. The project work will provide
handson training to the students to deal with data emanating from some real-life situation and
propel them to do well on some theory or relate it to some theoretical concepts. The project
should be prepared basing on the own idea and interpretation of the student. It should not be
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copied from anywhere. A student has to consult his / her supervisor for the preparation of the
project.
While writing a project, a student has to present two seminars before the faculties / supervisor
from the department.
DSE-IV: ECONOMETRICS
UNIT-I
Introduction: Objective behind building econometric models, nature of econometrics, model
building, role of econometrics, structural and reduced forms. General linear model (GLM).
Estimation under linear restrictions.
UNIT-II
Multi collinearity: Introduction and concepts, detection of multicollinearity,
consequences, tests and solutions of multicollinearity, specification error.
UNIT-III
Generalized least squares estimation, Aitken estimators. Autocorrelation: concept,
consequences of auto correlated disturbances, detection and solution of
autocorrelation.
UNIT-IV
Hetero scedastic disturbances: Concepts and efficiency of Aitken estimator with OLS
estimator under hetero scedasticity. Autoregressive models, Dummy variables, Qualitative
data.
DSE-IV(P)
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Problems based on estimation of General linear model
2. Testing of parameters of General linear model
3. Forecasting of General linear model
4. Problems related to consequences of Multi co linearity
5. Diagnostics of Multi co linearity
6. Problems related to consequences of Autocorrelation(AR(I))
7. Diagnostics of Autocorrelation
8. Problems related to consequences Hetero scedasticity
9. Diagnostics of Hetero scedasticity
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gujarati, D. and Sangeetha, S. (2007): Basic Econometrics, 4th Edition, McGraw Hill
Companies.
2. Maddala, G.S. and Lahiri, K. (2009): Introduction to Econometrics, 4th Edition, John
Wiley &Sons.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Johnston,J.(1972):Econometric Methods, 2nd Edition, Mc Graw Hill International.
2. Koutsoyiannis, A. (2004): Theory of Econometrics, 2nd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan
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GENERIC ELECTIVE
GE-I STATISTICAL METHODS
UNIT-I
Introduction: Definition and scope of Statistics, concepts of statistical population and sample.
Data: quantitative and qualitative, attributes, variables, scales of measurement -
nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio. Presentation: tabular and graphic, including histogram and
ogives.
UNIT-II
Measures of Central Tendency: mathematical and positional. Measures of Dispersion:
range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, moments,
skewness and kurtosis.
UNIT-III
Bivariate data: Definition, scatter diagram, simple and rank correlation. Simple linear
regression, principle of least squares and fitting of polynomials, Applications.
UNIT-IV
Theory of attributes, consistency of data, independence and association of attributes, measures
of association and contingency.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gupta, S. C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2008): Fundamentals Of Mathematical Statistics,
4thEdition (Reprint), Sultan Chand &Sons
2. Goon, A.M., Gupta M.K. & Das Gupta, Fundamentals of statistics, Vol.-I & II
(2005).
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Miller, Irwin and Miller, Marylees(2006):John E. Freund’s Mathematical Statistics with
Applications, (7th Edn.), Pearson Education, Asia.
2. Mood, A.M. Graybill, F.A. and Boes, D.C. (2007): Introduction to the Theory of
Statistics, 3rd Edn., (Reprint), Tata McGraw-Hill Pub. Co. Ltd.
GE-1(P)
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Graphical representation of data
2. Problems based on measures of central tendency
3. Problems based on measures of dispersion
4. Problems based on moments, skewness and kurtosis
5. Fitting of polynomials, exponential curves
6. Karl Pearson correlation coefficient
7. Spearman rank correlation with and without ties.
8. Correlation coefficient for a bivariate frequency distribution
9. Lines of regression, and estimated values of variables.
10. Checking consistency of data and finding association among attributes.
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UNIT-III
Random Variables: Discrete and continuous random variables, p.m.f., p.d.f. ,c.d.f. Illustrations
of random variables and its properties. Expectation, variance, moments and moment
generating function.
UNIT-IV
Standard probability distributions: Binomial, Poisson, geometric, uniform, normal, exponential,
beta, gamma and their applications.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gupta, S. C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2008): Fundamentals Of Mathematical Statistics,
4thEdition (Reprint), Sultan Chand &Sons
2. Goon, A.M., Gupta M.K. & Das Gupta, Fundamentals of statistics, Vol.-I & II
(2005).
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Hogg,R.V.,Tanis,E.A.andRaoJ.M.(2009):ProbabilityandStatisticalInference, Seventh Ed,
Pearson Education, NewDelhi.
2. Miller,IrwinandMiller,Marylees(2006):JohnE. Freund’s Mathematical Statistics with
Applications, (7th Edn.), Pearson Education, Asia.
GE-II(P)
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Fitting of binomial distributions for n and p = q = ½given
2. Fitting of binomial distributions for n and p given
3. Fitting of binomial distributions computing mean and variance
4. Fitting of Poisson distributions for given value of lambda
5. Fitting of Poisson distributions after computing mean
6. Application problems based on binomial distribution
7. Application problems based on Poisson distribution
8. Problems based on area property of normal distribution
9. Application based problems using normal distribution
UNIT-III
Statistical Quality Control: Importance of statistical methods in industrial research and
practice. Determination of tolerance limits. Causes of variations in quality: chance and
assignable. General theory of control charts, process & product control, Control charts
for variables: X- bar and R-charts. Control charts for attributes: p and c-charts
UNIT-IV
Demographic Methods: Introduction, measurement of population, rates and ratios of vital
events. Measurement of mortality: CDR, SDR (w.r.t. Age and sex), IMR, Standardized death
rates.
Life (mortality)tables: definition of its main functions and uses. Measurement of fertility and
reproduction: CBR, GFR, and TFR. Measurement of population growth: GRR, NRR.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gupta, S. C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2008): Fundamentals of Applied Statistics, 4th Edition
(Reprint), Sultan Chand & Sons
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Mukhopadhyay,P.(1999): Applied Statistics, New Central Book Agency, Calcutta.
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2. Gun,A.M.,Gupta,M.K. and Das gupta,B.(2008):Fundamental of Statistics, Vol. II, 9th
Edition World Press, Kolkata.
3. Montogomery, D. C. (2009): Introduction to Statistical Quality Control, 6th Edition,
Wiley India Pvt. Ltd.
GE-IV(P)
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Measurement of trend: Fitting of linear, quadratic trend, exponential curve and
plotting of trend values and comparing with given data graphically.
2. Measurement of seasonal indices by Ratio-to-trend method and plotting of trend
values and comparing with given data graphically.
3. Construction of price and quantity index numbers by Laspeyre’s formula, Paasche’s
formula, Fisher’s Formula. Comparison and interpretation.
4. Construction of wholesale price index number, fixed base index number and
consumer price index number with interpretation
5. Construction and interpretation of X bar &R-chart
6. Construction and interpretation p-chart (fixed sample size) and c-chart
7. Computation of measures of mortality
8. Completion of life table
9. Computation of measures of fertility and population growth
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STATISTICS PASS
DSE-I Practical
DSE-II Practical
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STATISTICS PASS
DSC-I STATISTICAL METHODS
UNIT-I
Introduction: Definition and scope of Statistics, concepts of statistical population and sample.
Data: quantitative and qualitative, attributes, variables, scales of measurement -
nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio. Presentation: tabular and graphic, including histogram and
ogives.
UNIT-II
Measures of Central Tendency: mathematical and positional. Measures of Dispersion:
range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, moments,
skewness and kurtosis.
UNIT-III
Bivariate data: Definition, scatter diagram, simple and rank correlation. Simple linear
regression, principle of least squares and fitting of polynomials, Applications.
UNIT-IV
Theory of attributes, consistency of data, independence and association of attributes, measures
of association and contingency.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gupta, S. C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2008): Fundamentals Of Mathematical Statistics,
4thEdition (Reprint), Sultan Chand &Sons
2. Goon, A.M., Gupta M.K. & Das Gupta, Fundamentals of statistics, Vol.-I & II
(2005).
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Miller,Irwin and Miller,Marylees(2006):JohnE.Freund’s Mathematical Statistics with
Applications, (7th Edn.), Pearson Education, Asia.
2. Mood, A.M. Graybill, F.A. and Boes, D.C. (2007): Introduction to the Theory of
Statistics, 3rd Edn., (Reprint), Tata McGraw-Hill Pub. Co. Ltd.
DSC-I(P)
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Graphical representation of data
2. Problems based on measures of central tendency
3. Problems based on measures of dispersion
4. Problems based on moments, skewness and kurtosis
5. Fitting of polynomials, exponential Curves
6. Karl Pearson correlation coefficient
7. Spearman rank correlation with and without ties.
8. Correlation coefficient for a bivariate frequency distribution
9. Lines of regression, and estimated values of variables.
10. Checking consistency of data and finding association among attributes.
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UNIT-II
Conditional Probability, independent events, theorem of total probability, Bayes’ theorem and
its applications.
UNIT-III
Random Variables: Discrete and continuous random variables, p.m.f., p.d.f. ,c.d.f. Illustrations
of random variables and its properties. Expectation, variance, moments and moment
generating function.
UNIT-IV
Standard probability distributions: Binomial, Poisson, geometric, uniform, normal, exponential,
beta, gamma and their applications.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gupta, S. C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2008): Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics,
4thEdition (Reprint), Sultan Chand &Sons
2. Goon, A.M., Gupta M.K. & Das Gupta, Fundamentals of statistics, Vol.-I & II
(2005).
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Hogg,R.V.,Tanis,E.A.and RaoJ.M.(2009):Probability and Statistical Inference,
Seventh Ed, Pearson Education, New Delhi.
2. Miller, Irwin and Miller, Mary lees (2006): John E. Freund’s Mathematical Statistics
with Applications, (7th Edn.), Pearson Education, Asia.
DSC-II(P)
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Fitting of binomial distributions for n and p = q = ½given
2. Fitting of binomial distributions for n and p given
3. Fitting of binomial distributions computing mean and variance
4. Fitting of Poisson distributions for given value of lambda
5. Fitting of Poisson distributions after computing mean
6. Application problems based on binomial distribution
7. Application problems based on Poisson distribution
8. Problems based on area property of normal distribution
9. Application based problems using normal distribution
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UNIT-IV
Analysis of variance, one-way and two-way classification for one observation per cell. Brief
exposure of three basic principles of design of experiments, treatment, plot and block.
Analysis of completely randomized design, randomized complete block design
and latin square designs.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gupta, S. C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2008): Fundamentals of Applied Statistics, 4th
Edition (Reprint), Sultan Chand &Sons
2. Goon, A.M., Gupta M.K. & Das Gupta, Fundamentals of statistics, Vol.-I & II
(2005).
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Daniel, Wayne W., Bio-statistics: A Foundation for Analysis in the Health
Sciences. John Wiley(2005).
2. Das, M. N. &Giri, N. C.: Design and analysis of experiments. John Wiley.
3. Dunn, O.J Basic Statistics: A primer for the Biomedical Sciences.(1964, 1977) by
John Wiley.
4. Goldstein, A Biostatistics-An introductory text (1971). The Macmillion NewYork.
DSC-III(P)
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Tests of hypotheses for the parameters of a normal distribution (one sample and two
sample problems).
2. Chi-square tests of association.
3. Chi-square test of goodness-of-fit.
4. Test for correlation coefficient.
5. Sign test for median.
6. Wilcoxon two-sample test.
7. Analysis of Variance of a one-way classified data
8. Analysis of Variance of a two-way classified data.
9. Analysis of aCRD.
10. Analysis of anRBD.
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UNIT-IV
Demographic Methods: Introduction, measurement of population, rates and ratios of vital
events. Measurement of mortality: CDR, SDR (w.r.t. Age and sex), IMR, Standardized death
rates.
Life(mortality)tables: definition of its main functions and uses. Measurement of fertility and
reproduction: CBR, GFR, and TFR. Measurement of population growth: GRR, NRR.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gupta, S. C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2008): Fundamentals of Applied Statistics, 4th Edition
(Reprint), Sultan Chand & Sons
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Mukhopadhyay,P.(1999):Applied Statistics, New Central Book Agency, Calcutta.
2. Gun,A.M.,Gupta,M.K. and Das Gupta,B.(2008):Fundamentals of Statistics, Vol. II,
9th Edition World Press, Kolkata.
3. Montogomery, D. C. (2009): Introduction to Statistical Quality Control, 6th Edition,
Wiley India Pvt. Ltd.
DSE-IV(P)
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Measurement of trend: Fitting of linear, quadratic trend, exponential curve and
plotting of trend values and comparing with given data graphically.
2. Measurement of seasonal indices by Ratio-to-trend method and plotting of trend
values and comparing with given data graphically.
3. Construction of price and quantity index numbers by Laspeyre’s formula, Paasche’s
formula, Fisher’s Formula. Comparison and interpretation.
4. Construction of wholesale price index number, fixed base index number and
consumer price index number with interpretation
5. Construction and interpretation of X bar &R-chart
6. Construction and interpretation p-chart (fixed sample size) and c-chart
7. Computation of measures of mortality
8. Completion of life table
9. Computation of measures of fertility and population growth
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UNIT-IV
Stationary Time series: Weak stationarity, autocorrelation function and correlogram of moving
average. Its applications. Random Component: Variate component method. Forecasting:
Exponential smoothing methods,
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Kendall M.G. (1976): Time Series, Charles Griffin.
2. Brockwell, P.J. and Davis, R. A. (2003). Introduction to Time Series Analysis,
Springer
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Gupta, S. C. and Kapoor, V.K. (2008): Fundamentals of Applied Statistics, 4th Edition
(Reprint), Sultan Chand &Sons
2. Chatfield C. (1980): The Analysis of Time Series –An Introduction, Chapman & Hall.
3. Mukhopadhyay P. (2011): Applied Statistics, 2nd ed. Revised reprint, Books and Allied
DSE-I(P)
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Fitting and plotting of modified exponential curve
2. Fitting and plotting of Gompertz curve
3. Fitting and plotting of logistic curve
4. Fitting of trend by Moving Average Method
5. Measurement of Seasonal indices Ratio-to-Trend method
6. Measurement of Seasonal indices Ratio-to-Moving Average method
7. Measurement of seasonal indices Link Relative method
8. Forecasting by exponential smoothing
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TEXT BOOKS:
1. Pathak, K.B. and Ram, F.: Techniques of Demography Analysis, Himalayan
Publishers
2. Gun,A.M.,Gupta,M.K.andDasgupta,B.(2008):FundamentalsofStatistics,Vol. II, 9th
Edition, WorldPress.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Mukhopadhyay P. (1999): Applied Statistics, Books and Allied (P)Ltd.
2. Biswas, S. (1988): Stochastic Processes in Demography & Application, Wiley
Eastern Ltd.
3. Croxton, Fredrick E., Cowden, Dudley J. and Klein, S. (1973): Applied General
Statistics, 3rd Edition. Prentice Hall of India Pvt.Ltd.
4. Keyfitz N., Beckman John A.: Demography through Problems S-Verlag Newyork.
DSE-II(P)
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. To calculate CDR and Age Specific death rate for a given set of data
2. To find Standardized death rate by:- (i) Direct method (ii) Indirect method
3. To construct a complete life table
4. To fill in the missing entries in a life table
5. To calculate probabilities of death at pivotal ages and use it construct a bridged life table
6. To calculate CBR, GFR, SFR, TFR for a given set of data
7. To calculate Crude rate of Natural Increase and Pearle’s Vital Index for a given set of data
8. Calculate GRR and NRR for a given set of data and compare them
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SEC-1 STATISTICAL-DATA ANALYSIS USING SOFTWARE PACKAGES
This course will review and expand upon core topics in statistics and probability, particularly by
initiating the beneficiaries of the course to at least one of the software packages viz., SPSS,
STATA or Minitab for statistical computing.
UNIT-I
Learn how to load data, plot a graph viz. histograms (equal class intervals and unequal class
intervals),box plot, stem-leaf, frequency polygon, pie chart, gives with graphical summaries of
data
UNIT-II
Data Processing: Introduction, editing of data, coding of data, classification of data, tables as
data presentation devices.
UNIT-III
Simple analysis and create and manage statistical analysis projects, import data, code editing,
Generate automated reports giving detailed descriptive statistics, correlation and lines of
regression.
UNIT-IV
Random number generation and sampling procedures. Fitting of polynomials and exponential
curves. Application Problems based on fitting of suitable distribution, Normal probability plot.
TEXT BOOKS/ SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Moore, D.S. and McCabe, G.P. and Craig, B.A. (2014): Introduction to the
Practice of Statistics, W.H. Freeman
2. Cunningham, B.J (2012):Using SPSS: An Interactive Hands‐on approach
3. Cho, M,J., Martinez, W.L. (2014) Statistics in MATLAB: A Primer, Chapman and
Hall/CRC
Statistical Techniques provide scientific approaches to develop the domain of human knowledge
largely through empirical studies. The course aims at enabling students understand basic
concepts and aspects related to research, data collection, analyses and interpretation.
UNIT-I
Introduction: Meaning, objection and motivation in research, types of research, research
approach, significance of research. Research problems: definition, selection and necessity of
research problems.
UNIT-II
Survey Methodology and Data Collection, inference and error in surveys, the target
populations, sampling frames and coverage error, develop a questionnaire, methods of data
collection, non-response, questions and answers in surveys.
UNIT-III
Processing, Data Analysis and Interpretation: Review of various techniques for data analysis
covered in core statistics papers, techniques of interpretation, precaution in interpretation.
UNIT-IV
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Formats of Reports: introduction, parts of a report, cover and title page, introductory pages,
text, reference section, typing instructions, copy reading, proof reading.
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List of Equipments Required for the Laboratory of +3 Syllabus
1. Computers (22 inches) with CPU
2. UPS
3. Computer tables with corresponding chair.
4. Wall Projector.
5. One White Board.
6. Inverter.
7. AC.
8. Microsoft Office.
9. SPSS.
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New Modules Requiring Training About the Revised +3 CBCS Syllabus & Duration
of Training for Four Weeks.
Moudle-1: Gauss-Markov set-up: Theory of linear estimation, Estimability of linear
parametric functions, Method of least Squares, Gauss-Markov theorem, Estimation of
error variance.
Moudle-2: Regression analysis: Simple regression analysis, Estimation and hypothesis
testing in case of simple and multiple regression models, Concept of model matrix and its
use in estimation.
Module 3: Analysis of variance, Definitions of fixed, random and mixed effect models,
Analysis of variance and covariance in one-way classified data with one observation per
cell for fixed effect models.
Module 4: Model checking; Prediction from a fitted model, Violation of usual
assumptions concerning normality, Homoscedasticity and co linearity, Diagnostics using
quantile plots.
Module 5: Probability Distributions: Generating functions, Bivariate probability
generating function, Stochastic Process: Introduction, Stationary Process.
Module 6: Markov Chains: Definition of Markov Chain, transition probability matrix,
order of Markov chain, Markov chain as graphs, higher transition probabilities.
Generalization of independent Bernoulli trials, classification of states and chains.
Module 7: Poisson Process: postulates of Poisson process, properties of Poisson process,
inter-arrival time, pure birth process, Yule Furry process, birth and death process, pure
death process.
Module 8: History and importance of C. Components, basic structure programming,
Keywords and Identifiers and execution of a C program. Data types: Basic data types,
Enumerated data types, derived data types. Constants and variables: declaration and
assignment of Variables, Symbolic Constants, overflow and underflow of data, Operators
and Expressions, Implicit and explicit type conversions in expressions. Library functions,
managing input and output operations. Reading and printing formatted and unformatted
data.
Module 9: Bivariate Normal Distribution (BVN): p.d.f of BVN, properties of BVN,
marginal and conditional p.d.f. of BVN. Multivariate Data: Random Vector: Probability
mass/density functions. Distribution Functions. Mean Vector & Dispersion matrix,
Marginal & Conditional distributions.
Module10. Multivariate Normal Distribution and its properties. Sampling distribution for
mean vector and variance-covariance matrix. Multiple and partial correlation coefficient
and their properties.
Module 11. VAM and MODI’s method of Solution of Transportation problem, Hungarian
method of Solution of Assignment problem, solution of mixed strategy game, shortage
route and minimal spanning tree problem, ABC inventory model and quantity discount
model with price break.
Module 12: Harmonic Analysis. Some special process: Moving-average (MA) process
and Autoregressive (AR), process orders one and two, Estimation of the parameters of AR
(1) and AR (2)--Yule-Walker equations.
Module 13: Stationary Time series: Weak stationarity, autocorrelation function and
correlogram of moving average. Its applications. Random Component: Variate component
method. Forecasting: Exponential smoothing methods,
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Text Books for Teachers:
1. Draper, N.R. and Smith, H.: Applied Regression Analysis. John Wiley & Sons.
2. Sengupta, D, Linear model: an integrated approach, World Scientific Pub.
3. Medhi, J. (2009): Stochastic Processes, New Age International Publishers.
4. KantiSwarup, Gupta, P.K. and Manmohan (2007): Operations Research, 13th
Edition, Sultan Chand and Sons.
5. Kanetkar Y. P. Let us C : BPB Publications: [5th edition,
6. Bhuyan, K C., Mulitivariate Analysis and its Application, New Central Book
Agency (P) Limited.
7. Gun, A.M., Gupta, M.K. and Dasgupta, B.: An Outline of Statistical Theory, Vol. II,
(4thed.), World Press.
8. Kanti Swarup. Gupta, P.K. and Manmohan (2007): Operations Research, 13th
Edition, Sultan Chand and Sons.
9. Kendall M.G, (1976): Time Series. Charles Griffin.
10. Brockwell, PJ: and Davis, R. A, (2003). Introduction to Time Series
Analysis.Springer
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