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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 2020
Unit name | Data Handling and Statistics 1 |
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Unit code | XPD129 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | Academic Division Office of the Provost & AD |
Discipline | University Pathways |
Coordinator | TBC |
Level | Introductory |
Available as student elective? | No |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Teaching
Assessment | Quiz 1: Descriptive Statistics 5% Project 1: Descriptive Statistics 15% Quiz 2: Modelling task 5% Project 2: Design task 10% Quiz 3: Inferential Statistics 5% Project 3: Inferential Statistics 15% Quiz 4: ANOVA & Regression 5% Examination: 40% |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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