Statistical Learning

2025/2026

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Disclaimer.
This is an English translation of the module. In case of discrepancy between the translation and the Danish version, the Danish version of the module is valid.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • linear regression models in matrix form

  • regression models including logistic regression and regularized regression (e.g., ridge and LASSO regression)

  • computer-intensive methods for estimating uncertainty (e.g., the bootstrap method)

  • bagging, boosting, and ensemble methods

Skills

  • comparison, handling, and visualization of results and analyses from multiple models in statistical software

  • identify relevant and appropriate statistical models for a given problem

Competences

  • be able to reflect on and communicate about the course’s various statistical models and techniques

Type of instruction

The type of instruction is organised in accordance with the general instruction methods of the programme, cf. § 17.

Extent and expected workload

The student is expected to spend 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 150 hours.

Exam

Exams

Name of examStatistical Learning
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
ECTS5
Permitted aidsAids (if any) will be posted on the course page In MOODLE
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Additional information

Contact: Study Board for Computer Science via cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854

Facts about the module

Danish titleStatistisk læring
Module codeDSNDVMLB434
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS5
Language of instructionDanish and English
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerBachelor of Science (BSc) in Data Science and Machine Learning
Study BoardStudy Board of Computer Science
DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science
FacultyThe Technical Faculty of IT and Design