Introductory description

This module is core for students on the MMathStat degree and optional core for students on an MMORSE degree. It is not available as an unusual option for other students.

In this module you will carry out a significant project over the course of terms 1-3 on a topic of specialist interest. You will be provided with an opportunity to express preferences for your project during the preceding academic year and will be allocated to a project / supervisor before the start of the academic year.

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Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Students will be allocated a dissertation supervisor in the Department of Statistics. The module will entail regular supervisory meetings as well as independent study and research on a chosen topic and the writing of the dissertation. The dissertation will be on a topic within mathematics and statistics. Students will be provided with a list of available topics but may suggest their own provided this is agreed with the supervisor.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Produce an extended piece of academic writing with appropriate referencing of literature sources.
• Conduct a literature review on a selected topic;
• Plan and develop an advanced project themed in Mathematics or Statistics;
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of an advanced topic in Mathematics or Statistics;
• Understand, apply and evaluate theory and methodology of relevant literature, showing good judgement in their selection, application and interpretation;
• Communicate the results of advanced scholarship or research to a specialist audience;

Indicative reading list

Mittelbach, F., Goossens, M., Braams, J., Carlisle, D., & Rowley, C. (2004). The LATEX companion. Addison-Wesley Professional.
Krantz, S. G. (2017). A primer of mathematical writing: Being a disquisition on having your ideas recorded, typeset, published, read, and appreciated (Vol. 243). American Mathematical Soc..
Neville, C. (2010). The complete guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism. McGraw-Hill Education
(UK).

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Research element

• plan and develop an advanced project in mathematics and statistics;

Subject specific skills

Probability, Statistics or other Applied Mathematics research skills

Transferable skills

Your Integrated Masters Dissertation is an opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills (see https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/transferable-skills/more-transferable/) such as communicating orally, writing for your peers, project organisation and time management, or creative and independent thinking. These skills will be worthwhile whether you become an academic or go to industry.