Overview

• Define statistical inference
• Define parametric vs. nonparametric models
• Introduce basic examples of nonparametric models
• Summarize core concepts of point estimates, confidence sets, and hypothesis testing

Before class

• Read chapter 6 (Models, statistical inference, and learning) in All of Statistics (UChicago authentication required)

Slides and class materials

• Slides
• Statistical inference

Additional resources

What you need to do