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MA Public Opinion and Political Behaviour
BSc Statistics options

Year 2, Component 06

MA209-5-SP or MA205-5-SP or MA214-5-SP
MA205-5-SP
Optimisation (Linear Programming)
(15 CREDITS)

Are you able to solve a small linear programming problem using an appropriate version of the Simplex Algorithm? Learn to formulate an appropriate linear programming model and use the MATLAB computer package to solve linear programming problems. Understand the methods of linear programming, including both theoretical and computational aspects.

MA209-5-SP
Numerical Methods
(15 CREDITS)

How can we solve a problem that does not have a nice pen-and-paper solution? How do we ensure our computers use the available data efficiently to deliver accurate and reliable results? Understand the practical techniques for carrying out numerical computations on a range of mathematical problems. Build your knowledge of mathematical computing. Learn how to implement and execute algorithms in Matlab.

MA214-5-SP
Network Analysis
(15 CREDITS)

Everything in the world is linked together. This module introduces you to the knowledge of “networks” to disclose the mystery behind these links. An introduction to networks, the most common types of networks, and their mathematical properties, as well as typical network models, will be delivered in this module. You will also learn programming skills using Python/R to create and analyse real-world networks.

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