Statistical Methods
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
MATH 1036
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
013176
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
Yes
Course owner
School of Mathematics and Statistics
Course Alert: This course is no longer available for enrolment
Course aim
The course aims to equip students with fundamental statistical concepts and techniques. The course also aims to develop students’ abilities to solve real life problems with statistical approaches.
Course content
Statistical problem solving, scientific research methods, process improvement methods, planning a study, identification of key variables, measurement, sampling, experimental design, variation, the normal model, statistical process control, sampling distribution, mean and range charts, confidence intervals, one and two sample hypothesis testing, regression modelling, fore casting, written and oral presentation of results, MINITAB and EXCEL computing, use of statistical databases.
Textbook(s)
Moore, D.S. and McCabe, G.P. 2008, Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, 6th edition, Freeman, New York
Prerequisite(s)
Nil
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES | |||
| Lecture | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
| Directed Study | N/A x 13 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Examination
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Course Coordinators
Mr Ross Frick
