Statistics for Data Science

Course aim

To provide a solid foundation in statistics theory and practice for data analytics.

Course content

Exploratory Data Analysis, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation analysis, linear regression, ANOVA, chi-square test, multivariate extensions.

Introduction to statistical analysis using SAS.

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
Workshop (Face-to-face and/or virtual workshops, including small group work.)	2 hours x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Workshop (Face-to-face and/or virtual workshops, including small group work.)	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

Assignment, Continuous assessment, Take home exam

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.