The Mathematics Graduate Student Association (HIMPASTIKA), through the Education and Science Division of the Master’s Program in Mathematics, has once again organized the Academic Clinic, an academic mentoring program aimed at providing competent tutors to offer solutions for students facing difficulties in understanding their coursework. It is expected that students will receive proper guidance in the form of high-quality and easily understandable explanations from the tutors. The tutors will provide tutorial sessions covering midterm (UTS) and final exam (UAS) exercises to help students prepare for these exams. This initiative is considered necessary as UTS and UAS scores significantly contribute to students’ final grades in the courses they take. ...
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A New Spirit at the Beginning of the Year: The 2025 Yudisium of the Master’s Program in Mathematics at FMIPA UGM Marks the Start of an Academic Professional Journey
Yogyakarta, January 31, 2025 – The Master’s Program in Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), once again held a graduation ceremony (yudisium) for students who have completed their studies. This online event was attended by the Dean and Vice Deans, Department and Program Managers for Master’s and Doctoral Programs, the Head of the Administrative Office, and the Coordinator of Academic and Student Affairs. ...
Florence Nightingale: Pioneer of Modern Health Statistics
Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) is renowned as a nurse who made significant contributions during the Crimean War, but her legacy extends far beyond the nursing profession. Nightingale was a pioneer in the use of statistics to improve healthcare services. Through a data-driven approach, she revolutionized public health systems, making her one of the most important figures in the history of statistics. ...
Karl Pearson: Pioneer of Modern Statistics
Karl Pearson is one of the most important figures in the history of statistics, often referred to as the father of modern statistics. Born on March 27, 1857, in London, England, Pearson is known for his significant contributions to the development of various statistical techniques that are still widely used today. One of his greatest contributions was the development of the Pearson correlation coefficient and the chi-square distribution, both of which are foundational in many statistical applications and hypothesis testing. ...
Ronald A. Fisher: Father of Modern Statistics
Ronald Aylmer Fisher was one of the most influential mathematicians and statisticians in history, often referred to as the “Father of Modern Statistics.” Born on February 17, 1890, in London, England, he made extraordinary contributions to the development of statistical theory, which laid the foundation for many data analysis techniques still in use today. Throughout his remarkable career, he introduced several key concepts in statistics, such as Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Maximum Likelihood Estimation, and Experimental Design, all of which play an important role in modern statistics and scientific methodology. ...
Information Entropy Theory: Measuring Uncertainty in a Connected World
In today’s digital era, we live in a world filled with data. Every second, new information is transmitted, received, and analyzed by devices across the globe. But how do we measure this information? Does all information hold the same value, or is there a way to quantify its worth? This is where the theory of information entropy plays a crucial role. ...
Robust Statistics Theory: Addressing the Impact of Outliers
Statistics is a discipline that relies on data analysis to produce valid conclusions. However, in practice, the data used often contains outliers that can significantly affect the results of the analysis. Outliers can distort parameter estimation and hypothesis testing, making it essential to manage their impact carefully. Robust statistics theory has emerged as an effort to address and mitigate the effects of outliers on statistical analysis. This article explores robust statistics, particularly in the context of robust estimation in regression and hypothesis testing. ...
The Neyman-Pearson Theorem: The Foundation of Modern Hypothesis Testing
The Neyman-Pearson theorem serves as a critical foundation in statistical hypothesis testing. Developed by Jerzy Neyman and Egon Pearson, this theorem provides a framework for making optimal decisions when faced with two hypotheses: the null hypothesis (H0) and the alternative hypothesis (H1). Its core aim is to maximize the power of a statistical test while keeping error rates under control. ...
Multivariate Statistics Theory: Factor Analysis and Clustering
Multivariate statistics is a branch of statistics used to analyze data involving more than one variable. In many real-world applications, data often consist of various interrelated variables. Therefore, multivariate statistical methods are crucial for analyzing the relationships between these variables. Some of the techniques used in multivariate statistics to analyze data involving more than one variable include factor analysis, cluster analysis, and dimension reduction techniques such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA). This article will explore factor analysis, cluster analysis, and PCA in greater depth, along with their applications in various fields. ...
Bootstrap Theory: A Revolutionary Approach in Modern Statistics
Bootstrap theory is one of the most popular statistical methods in modern data analysis. This approach provides a simple yet powerful way to estimate statistical uncertainty or variability using resampling techniques. Bootstrap has become a key tool in research due to its ability to work with small datasets without requiring specific distributional assumptions. ...