3 Jan
2018
3 Jan
'18
8:52 a.m.
Please register for the CAUSE webinar : Symbulate: Simulation in the Language of
Probability
Presenter: Kevin Ross, Cal Poly
Date and Time : Thursday, January 11 , 2018 - 2:00pm
Abstract : Simulation is an effective tool for analyzing probability models as well as for
facilitating understanding of concepts in probability and statistics. Unfortunately,
implementing a simulation from scratch often requires users to think about programming
issues that are not relevant to the simulation itself. We have developed a Python package
called Symbulate ( [ https://github.com/dlsun/symbulate |
https://github.com/dlsun/symbulate ] ) which provides a user friendly framework for
conducting simulations involving probability models. The syntax of Symbulate reflects the
"language of probability" and makes it intuitive to specify, run, analyze and
visualize the results of a simulation. Moreover, Symbulate's consistency with the
mathematics of probability reinforces understanding of probabilistic concepts. This
webinar will demonstrate Symbulate's use with a variety of probability concepts and
problems, including: probability spaces; events; discrete and continuous random variables;
joint, conditional, and marginal distributions; stochastic processes; and more.
Registration Link :
[ https://www.causeweb.org/cause/webinar/teaching/2018-01-11 |
https://www.causeweb.org/cause/webinar/teaching/2018-01-11 ]
"Please note that CAUSE will be hosting webinars on both Jan 9 and Jan 11 ."
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