Education

M. S. in Applied Statistics (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh)

B.S (Hons.) in Applied Statistics (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Research Interests

Bayesian Inference, Sampling, Biostatistics, Spatio-temporal Models

Publications

• Farhana Sadia, Syed S. Hossain. Contrast of Bayesian and Classical sample Size Determination. Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods(Accepted).

• Khudri, M.; Sadia, F.; Determination of the Best Fit Probability Distribution for Annual Extreme Precipitation in Bangladesh . European Journal of Scientific Research, Volume 103, No 3, pp. 391-404, June, 2013.

Thesis:

• A Study on Bayesian sample Size Determination, MS thesis, Institute of Statistical Research and Training, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2009. Supervisor: Dr. Syed Shahadat Hossain [Abstract]

Conference Presentations:

• Farhana Sadia, Syed S.Hossain, Bayesian Sample Size determination for estimating proportion. International Conference on Statistical Data Mining for Bioinformatics, Health, Agriculture and Environment, 22nd – 24th December 2012, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Scholarships and Awards:

• April 2013, Received UGC Scholarship ‘2009, University Grant Commission, Bangladesh

• 2006-2007, University Pre-Honors Scholarship, University of Dhaka.

Courses Currently Teaching:

• Advanced Multivariate Techniques (Graduate level)

• Actuarial Statistics (Undergraduate level)

Courses Taught:

• Introductory Sampling Methods (Undergraduate level) [2013]

• Actuarial Statistics (Undergraduate level) [2013]

• Population Studies (Undergraduate level) [2013]