Silaby of Probability Theory - 23 : covariance

1.	Faculty /Study Program	: MIPA/Mathematics Education
2.	Subject & Code	: Probability Theory, MAA 317
3.	The number of SKS	: Theory : 2 sks  Practice : 1 sks
4.	Semester and Duration	: IV, Duration : 100 minutes
5.	Based Competency	: To understand covariance
6.	Achievement Indicator	:

a)   Student can get covariance from probability mass functions

b)  Student can get covariance from probability density functions

7.  Material                                          : Covariance

8.  Lecture Activity                             : 23

Step Component	Activity	Duration	Method	Media	References
Introduction	Explain briefly the material (probability mass function and probability density function	20’	Discussion  and Exercise	LCD, white/black board	A: 171-188 B: 309-372
Main Activities	1. Explain covariance 2. Explain correlation 3. Do exercise and discuss the results	60’
Closing Activity	Conclude the entire materials and give tasks	10’
Further Activities	Invite the students to ask or give an opinion about the materials	10’

9. Evaluation

The evaluation is performed based on the student activities in discussion, doing exercise.

10. References

A.  Bain, Lee J. & Engelhardt, Max. 1992. Introduction to Probability and Mathematical

Statistics. Belmont: Duxbury Press.

B.  Ross, Sheldon M. 1998. A First Course in Probability. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.