Abstract
Statistics is the science and art of making decisions in the presence of variability. This subject provides a foundation in the basic practice of statistics. The subject's orientation is towards the sciences and covers both experimental and observational data. The emphasis is on understanding statistical concepts and applying acquired skills … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Descriptive statistics: Graphs and statistics as summaries, frequency tables, concept of population and sample, random variation, measurement levels (categorical, ordinal, interval, ratio), measures of location and dispersion, mean and median, standard deviation, range and coefficient of variationBasic probability: Probability estimate from relative frequency and percentiles, conditional probabilityRandom variables: Representing the … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
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be able to explain standard uses of statistics in the media and in scientific papers, and determine whether the statistical methodology and conclusions drawn are appropriate;
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be able to use a statistical package to summarise data graphically and numerically and analyse data appropriately, and interpret the output;
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be able to calculate and interpret probabilities, and use standard discrete and continuous probability distributions;
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be able to explain the concepts of statistical inference, and apply these to confidence intervals and tests of hypotheses;
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be able to evaluate if the assumptions underlying statistical techniques are valid in a given scenario; and
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be able to apply basic principles of experimental design, such as determination of appropriate sample sizes, randomisation and blocking.
Enrolment restrictions
Available to undergraduate students only.
Students enrolled in Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Business are excluded from STA201.