Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
Hobart: semester 1 and 2, blended delivery
Distance: semester 1
Launceston: semester 1 and 2 blended delivery
Cradle Coast: semester 1 blended delivery
Introduction
Introduces the management and interpretation of quantitative information. A 'hands-on' course, developed using data which is drawn from disciplines of relevance to the students. Topics include: collecting, processing and presenting quantitative information; descriptive statistics for summarising data; data exploration techniques; the role of chance; sampling; commonly used statistical methods, such as hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, Anova and regression.
The focus is on correct interpretation and communication of statistics information. Students are introduced to the use of computers and spreadsheets in statistical applications.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Data Handling and Statistics 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KMA153 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Mathematics |
| Coordinator | Danijela Ivkovic |
| Teaching staff | Danijela Ivkovic |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
XPD129
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Blended delivery: 1hr video lectures, 1 hour tutorial, 1 hour computer lab, 1 hour face-to--face weekly. |
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| Assessment | 2-hr exam 40%, 4 x 5% online quizzes, 40% assignments |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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| Recommended |
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