Welcome to Math 458: Sampling Methods

Published

January 23, 2023

Learning Objectives

By the end of the week, learners will be able to:

  • Get connected to all the class materials & tools
    • Write custom functions in R
    • Conduct a simulation in R

How to prepare

  • Look over this course website, the syllabus, and Canvas
    • Complete the Programming Assessment
    • Download the cn01-intro_simulation_blank starter notes from Canvas before Wednesday

Content Notes & Readings

Monday overview

  • Introduction to the class. How is this all gonna work?
    • Motivating Example (Ch 1.1 + Canvas)

Wednesday overview

  • Writing your own custom functions in R, drawing samples and running repeated simulations.

Friday overview

  • Worksheet 1

To Do

  • Programming Assessment
    • HW0
    • Course notes: cn01
    • Worksheet 1