Covers the basics of linear regression, OLS method, predicted values, residuals, matrix notation, goodness-of-fit, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals.
Explores fracture mechanics, crack growth, and the weakest link theory, emphasizing the statistical distribution of crack sizes and the significance of the largest crack in material failure.
Explores statistical inference, sufficiency, and completeness, emphasizing the importance of sufficient statistics and the role of complete statistics in data reduction.