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3426

STATS 709

: Predictive Modelling
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Predictive modelling forecasts likely future outcomes based on historical and current data. Following an advanced introduction to statistics and data analysis, the course will discuss concepts for modern predictive modelling and machine learning.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: COMPSCI 130, MATHS 108, and 15 points from STATS 101, 108, or equivalent
Restriction: STATS 201, 207, 208, 210, 225, 707, 765
3427

STATS 710

: Probability Theory
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Fundamental ideas in probability theory; sigma-fields, laws of large numbers, characteristic functions, the Central Limit Theorem, modes of convergence. Advanced topics may include Poisson random measures, random trees, Lévy processes, random spatial models. Students will undertake assigned individual research projects based on a journal article or advanced textbook, including a detailed explanation of the techniques of probability theory exemplified therein.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: B+ or higher in STATS 225 or 15 points from STATS 310, 320, 325
3428

STATS 710

: Probability Theory
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Fundamental ideas in probability theory; sigma-fields, laws of large numbers, characteristic functions, the Central Limit Theorem.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: B+ or higher in STATS 225 or 15 points from STATS 310, 320, 325
3429

STATS 710

: Probability Theory
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Fundamental ideas in probability theory; sigma-fields, laws of large numbers, characteristic functions, the Central Limit Theorem.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: B+ or higher in STATS 225 or 15 points from STATS 310, 320, 325
3430

STATS 710

: Probability Theory
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Fundamental ideas in probability theory; sigma-fields, laws of large numbers, characteristic functions, the Central Limit Theorem.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: B+ or higher in STATS 225 or 15 points from STATS 310, 320, 325
3431

STATS 710

: Probability Theory
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Fundamental ideas in probability theory; sigma-fields, laws of large numbers, characteristic functions, the Central Limit Theorem.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: STATS 310, 320 or 325
3432

STATS 720

: Stochastic Processes
2024 Semester One (1243)
Stochastic models and their applications. Discrete and continuous-time jump Markov processes. A selection of topics from point processes, renewal theory, Markov decision processes, stochastic networks, inference for stochastic processes, simulation of stochastic processes, and computational methods using R.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: STATS 320 or 325
3433

STATS 720

: Stochastic Processes
2023 Semester One (1233)
Continuous-time jump Markov processes. A selection of topics from: point processes, renewal theory, martingales, Brownian motion, Gaussian processes and inference for stochastic processes.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: STATS 320 or 325
3434

STATS 720

: Stochastic Processes
2022 Semester One (1223)
Continuous-time jump Markov processes. A selection of topics from: point processes, renewal theory, martingales, Brownian motion, Gaussian processes and inference for stochastic processes.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: STATS 320 or 325
3435

STATS 720

: Stochastic Processes
2021 Semester One (1213)
Continuous-time jump Markov processes. A selection of topics from: point processes, renewal theory, martingales, Brownian motion, Gaussian processes and inference for stochastic processes.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: STATS 320 or 325
3436

STATS 720

: Stochastic Processes
2020 Semester One (1203)
Continuous-time jump Markov processes. A selection of topics from: point processes, renewal theory, martingales, Brownian motion, Gaussian processes and inference for stochastic processes.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: STATS 320 or 325
3437

STATS 721

: Foundations of Stochastic Processes
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Fundamentals of stochastic processes. Topics include: generating functions, branching processes, Markov chains, and random walks.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: 15 points from STATS 125, 210, 225, 320 with at least a B+ and 15 points from MATHS 208, 250, 253
Restriction: STATS 325
3438

STATS 721

: Foundations of Stochastic Processes
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Fundamentals of stochastic processes. Topics include: generating functions, branching processes, Markov chains, and random walks.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: 15 points from STATS 125, 210, 225, 320 with at least a B+ and 15 points from MATHS 208, 250, 253
Restriction: STATS 325
3439

STATS 721

: Foundations of Stochastic Processes
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Fundamentals of stochastic processes. Topics include: generating functions, branching processes, Markov chains, and random walks.
Subject: Statistics
Restriction: STATS 325
3440

STATS 721

: Foundations of Stochastic Processes
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Fundamentals of stochastic processes. Topics include: generating functions, branching processes, Markov chains, and random walks.
Subject: Statistics
Restriction: STATS 325
3441

STATS 721

: Foundations of Stochastic Processes
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Fundamentals of stochastic processes. Topics include: generating functions, branching processes, Markov chains, and random walks.
Subject: Statistics
Restriction: STATS 325
3442

STATS 721

: Foundations of Stochastic Processes
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Fundamentals of stochastic processes. Topics include: generating functions, branching processes, Markov chains, and random walks.
Subject: Statistics
Restriction: STATS 325
3443

STATS 722

: Foundations of Financial Mathematics
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Fundamentals of financial mathematics. Topics include: mean-variance portfolio theory; options, arbitrage and put-call relationships; introduction of binomial and Black-Scholes option pricing models; compound interest, annuities, capital redemption policies, valuation of securities, sinking funds; varying rates of interest, taxation; duration and immunisation; introduction to life annuities and life insurance mathematics.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Statistics or BIOSCI 209, and 15 points at Stage II in Mathematics
Restriction: STATS 370
3444

STATS 723

: Stochastic Methods in Finance
2022 Semester One (1223)
Contingent claims theory in discrete and continuous time. Risk-neutral option pricing, Cox-Ross-Rubinstein and Black-Scholes models, stochastic calculus, hedging and risk management.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: STATS 125 and 370, or 15 points from STATS 210, 225, 325
3445

STATS 723

: Stochastic Methods in Finance
2021 Semester One (1213)
Contingent claims theory in discrete and continuous time. Risk-neutral option pricing, Cox-Ross-Rubinstein and Black-Scholes models, stochastic calculus, hedging and risk management.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: STATS 125 and 370, or 15 points from STATS 210, 225, 325
3446

STATS 723

: Stochastic Methods in Finance
2020 Semester One (1203)
Contingent claims theory in discrete and continuous time. Risk-neutral option pricing, Cox-Ross-Rubinstein and Black-Scholes models, stochastic calculus, hedging and risk management.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: STATS 125 and 370, or 15 points from STATS 210, 225, 325
3447

STATS 726

: Time Series
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Stationary processes, modelling and estimation in the time domain, forecasting and spectral analysis.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: STATS 210, and 15 points from STATS 326, 786
3448

STATS 726

: Time Series
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Stationary processes, modelling and estimation in the time domain, forecasting and spectral analysis.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: STATS 210, and 15 points from STATS 326, 786
3449

STATS 726

: Time Series
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Stationary processes, modelling and estimation in the time domain, forecasting and spectral analysis.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: STATS 210, and 320 or 325
3450

STATS 726

: Time Series
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Stationary processes, modelling and estimation in the time domain, forecasting and spectral analysis.
Subject: Statistics
Prerequisite: STATS 210, and 320 or 325