STAT2062 Fundamentals of Probability with Applications

STAT2062 Fundamentals of Probability with Applications (University of Western Australia): rated 3.0/5 overall across 4 reviews collected on UWA Wall.

STAT2062 is a University of Western Australia course taught by the Physics, Mathematics and Computing in Natural and Physical Sciences. This page brings together its handbook details and what UWA students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 概率基础及其应用

Type: Undergraduate unit

Credit points: 6

Subject area: Natural and Physical Sciences

Faculty: Physics, Mathematics and Computing

Level: Undergraduate Level 2

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

This unit develops mathematical methods essential in the study of probability together with the distribution theory required for a study of statistical inference. Topics include random variables and their distributions; joint and conditional distributions; a survey of common distributions and some of their applications; the Poisson process and related distributions; convergence of random variables and the central limit theorem; and an introduction to Markov chains.

STAT2062 student reviews, difficulty and workload

STAT2062 has 4 scored reviews: overall 3.0/5 · usefulness 3.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 4 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.0 stars).

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STAT2062 FAQ

Q: Is STAT2062 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 4 reviews: usefulness 3.0/5, overall 3.0/5.

Q: Which faculty teaches STAT2062, and when is it offered?

A: STAT2062 is taught by the Physics, Mathematics and Computing. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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