Statistical methods in LHC data analysis
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09:30
Introduction
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Luca Lista
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INFN - Naples
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Introduction
Luca Lista
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INFN - Naples
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09:30 - 09:40
Room: 4-3-006 TH Theory Conference Room
09:40
Part I.1
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Part I.1
Luca Lista
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INFN - Naples
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09:40 - 10:55
Room: 4-3-006 TH Theory Conference Room
Parameter estimates Likelihood function Maximum Likelihood method Problems with asymmetric errors
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10:55 - 11:00
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Part I.2
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Luca Lista
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INFN - Naples
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Part I.2
Luca Lista
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INFN - Naples
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11:00 - 12:20
Room: 4-3-006 TH Theory Conference Room
Hypothesis testing Neyman-Pearson lemma and likelihood ratio Multivariate analysis (elements) Confidence intervals Feldman-Cousins ordering Chi-squared fits and goodness-of-fit
Thursday, 19 November 2009
09:30
Part II.1
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Luca Lista
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INFN - Naples
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Part II.1
Luca Lista
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INFN - Naples
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09:30 - 10:50
Room: 40-S2-A01
Bayes theorem Bayesian probability Bayesian inference
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Part II.2
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Luca Lista
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INFN - Naples
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Part II.2
Luca Lista
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INFN - Naples
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11:00 - 12:25
Room: 40-S2-A01
Upper limits Treatment of background Bayesian limits Modified frequentist approach (CLs method) Nuisance parameters and Cousins-Highland approach