Data Handling and Statistics 1 unit (XPD129)

Introduction

Data Handling and Statistics 1 is the first of three applied statistics units offered by the School of Natural Sciences (Mathematics). Statistics is the science of decision making, and as such forms a key foundation of any scientific research. This unit develops skills in statistical analysis and project design. Data Handling and Statistics 1 is an applied unit that develops conceptual understanding of the foundations of modern Statistics together with practical skills in data analysis. This is a “hands-on” unit that provides experience with the common techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics.

Summary

Unit name	Data Handling and Statistics 1
Unit code	XPD129
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Academic Division Learning Teaching Performance
Discipline	University Pathways
Coordinator	Mr Damien Palmer
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	Third Party(ies): UP Education
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Summarize and explore large data sets using appropriate numeric and graphical tools in order to communicate statistical concepts to both scientific and lay audiences.
• Recognize the key issues involved in designing a survey or experiment, and assess strengths and weaknesses in statistical arguments.
• Identify and apply appropriate statistical techniques to make inferences based on data.
• Perform common statistical analyses in a statistical computing package.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KMA153

Teaching

Assessment	Project 2 Design Task (10%)|Project 1: Descriptive Statistics (15%)|Project 3 - Inferential Statistics (15%)|Quizes (20%)|Examination (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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