Probability & Statistics - Syllabus

Course Overview and Structure

Embark on a profound academic exploration as you delve into the Probability & Statistics course (STAT) within the distinguished Tribhuvan university's BCA department. Aligned with the BCA Curriculum, this course (CACS202) seamlessly merges theoretical frameworks with practical sessions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Rigorous assessment based on a 60 + 20 + 20 marks system, coupled with a challenging passing threshold of , propels students to strive for excellence, fostering a deeper grasp of the course content.

This 3 credit-hour journey unfolds as a holistic learning experience, bridging theory and application. Beyond theoretical comprehension, students actively engage in practical sessions, acquiring valuable skills for real-world scenarios. Immerse yourself in this well-structured course, where each element, from the course description to interactive sessions, is meticulously crafted to shape a well-rounded and insightful academic experience.


Course Description

This course covers basic concept of statistics.. measurement of central tendency, correlation & regression analysis, probability. sample survey, sample survey  methods and design of experiment. These topics are essential tools for research.

Course Objective

The general objectives of this course are to provide fundamental concept of Statistics, Probability, Sample Survey and their applications in the area of Social Science and Computer Application.


Units

Key Topics

  • Introduction to E-commerce
    IN-1

    Overview of E-commerce and its significance in the digital age.

  • E-business vs E-commerce
    IN-2

    Understanding the differences between E-business and E-commerce.

  • Features of E-commerce
    IN-3

    Key characteristics and benefits of E-commerce.

  • Pure vs Partial E-commerce
    IN-4

    Types of E-commerce models and their applications.

  • History of E-commerce
    IN-5

    Evolution and development of E-commerce over time.

  • E-commerce Framework
    IN-6

    Understanding the components of E-commerce framework including People, Public Policy, Marketing and Advertisement, Support Services, and Business Partnerships.

  • Types of E-commerce
    IN-7

    Overview of different types of E-commerce including B2C, B2B, C2B, C2C, M-Commerce, U-commerce, Social-Ecommerce, and Local E-commerce.

Key Topics

  • Designing Databases
    DE-1

    This topic covers the fundamentals of designing databases, including the relational database model, normalization, and transforming E-R diagrams into relations.

  • Designing Forms and Reports
    DE-2

    This topic focuses on designing forms and reports, including formatting and assessing usability to create effective user interfaces.

Key Topics

  • Nature of Internship
    CO-1

    The internship work should be relevant to the field of computer science and information technology, with a minimum duration of 180 hours or ten weeks.

  • Phases of Internship
    CO-2

    The internship evaluation consists of three phases: Proposal Submission, Mid-Term Submission, and Final Submission.

  • Provision of Supervision
    CO-3

    A regular faculty member of the college is assigned as a supervisor to supervise the students throughout the internship period.

  • Provision of Mentorship
    CO-4

    A regular employee of the intern providing organization is assigned as a mentor to guide the students throughout the internship period.

  • Evaluation Scheme
    CO-5

    The evaluation scheme consists of Proposal Defense, Midterm, and Final Defense, with a total of 200 marks.

  • Report Contents
    CO-6

    The internship report should contain prescribed content flow, including introduction, problem statement, objectives, and references.

Key Topics

  • Project Management Techniques
    PR-1

    This topic covers various project management techniques used to plan, organize, and control projects. It includes developing project management plans and implementing, monitoring, and controlling projects.

  • Collaborative Development Environment
    PR-2

    This topic focuses on creating an environment that fosters collaboration and teamwork. It includes communications planning, organizing and conducting effective meetings, and other collaborative development strategies.

  • Inter Process Communication
    PR-3

    Methods of communication between processes, including race conditions and critical sections.

  • Implementing Mutual Exclusion
    PR-4

    Techniques for achieving mutual exclusion, including busy waiting, sleep and wakeup, semaphores, monitors, and message passing.

  • Classical IPC Problems
    PR-5

    Solutions to classic inter-process communication problems, including producer-consumer, sleeping barber, and dining philosopher problems.

  • Process Scheduling
    PR-6

    Goals and techniques for scheduling processes, including batch, interactive, and real-time systems.

Concept of Population and Sample; Needs of Sampling; Censuses and Sample Survey; Basic Concept of Sampling; Organizational Aspect of Sample Survey; Questionaire Design: Sample Selection and Determination of Sample Size; Sampling and Non Sampling Errors.

Types of Sampling: Simple Random Sampling with and without Replacement; Stratified Random Sampling; Ratio and Regression Method of Estimation under Simple and Stratified Random Sampling; Systematic Sampling; Cluster Sampling;  Multistage Sampling; Probability Proportion to Size Sampling (PPS), Estimation of Population Total and its Variance, Sampling Distributions(t, x2, z) and Related Problems.

Key Topics

  • Designing Databases
    DE-1

    This topic covers the fundamentals of designing databases, including the relational database model, normalization, and transforming E-R diagrams into relations.

  • Designing Forms and Reports
    DE-2

    This topic focuses on designing forms and reports, including formatting and assessing usability to create effective user interfaces.

  • Designing Interfaces and Dialogues
    DE-3

    This topic explores the design of interfaces and dialogues, including interaction methods and devices, and designing interfaces and dialogues in graphical environments.

  • Implementation Issues
    DE-4

    Addressing common challenges and considerations that arise during the implementation phase of software development.

  • Open-Source Development
    DE-5

    Exploring the principles, benefits, and best practices of open-source software development.

Lab works

Laboratory Works 

Techniques for using the computer as a tool in the analysis of statistical problems will be introduced. SPSS software should be used for data analysis