MATH5010 (Foundations of Statistical Theory and Probability) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Presents a comprehensive foundational overview of the probability theory and mathematical statistics critical to various methodologies needed to perform and interpret a statistical analysis. Explores probability distributions and the theoretical justifications around common statistical measures such as means, variances, and expected values. Introduces likelihood and Bayesian theory as tools to derive parameter estimates and begin to make inferences. Culminates with formal procedures for statistical inference including hypothesis testing, the construction of confidence intervals and credible intervals, and calculations of power and sample size. All topics are grounded in theory, with appropriate practice using a programming language and real-world datasets to communicate and visualize data and results.
Data updated October 2026.