Statistics for Data Science

Course aim

To provide a solid foundation in statistical theory, and applications of statistical methods in solving complex problems.

Course content

- Exploratory Data Analysis, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing.
- Statistical models: correlation analysis, linear regression, logistic regression.
- Experimental Design and hypothesis testing methods: ANOVA, chi-square test, non-parametric methods, and multivariate extensions.
- Introduction to machine learning.
- Using SAS to solve statistical problems.

Textbook(s)

Field, A, Miles, J 2010, Discovering Statistics using SAS, SAGE

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External (On-line materials, on-line interactions with these material, weekly on-line computer practicals in a virtual machine environment, online interactions with the course coordinator and with other students, including through virtual workshops. )	N/A x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Examination, Quantitative exercise

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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