Maximum likelihood estimation. Random variables and distribution theory. Generating functions. Functions of random variables. Limiting distributions. Large sample theory of likelihood methods. Likelihood ratio tests. [Note: Offered at St. Jerome’s University in the Fall term. Offered: F,W,S] Prereq: MATH 237 or 247, (STAT 230 with a grade of at least 60% or STAT 240), STAT 231 or 241; Not open to General Mathematics students. Antireq: STAT 334
