Courses & Units
Statistical Analysis Using R KMA711
Introduction
This unit will introduce students to quantitative data analysis techniques. Students will learn aspects of collecting, processing, analysing and presenting quantitative information. Topics include: statistical presentation of data, experimental design, data exploration techniques, fitting linear models and their extensions, and inference.
Students will gain hands on experience conducting analyses with the statistical program R.
Summary
Unit name | Statistical Analysis Using R |
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Unit code | KMA711 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
Discipline | Mathematics |
Coordinator | Doctor Shane Richards |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Intensive Session Jun | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Intensive Session Jun | 27/6/2022 | 1/7/2022 | 7/7/2022 | 17/7/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- ascertain, given the data at hand, and the research question posed, appropriate statistical analyses.
- articulate the assumptions of statistical analyses and how to test whether they have been met.
- display and interpret statistical results.
- use the computer software r to complete statistical analyses.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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010103 | $498.00 | $498.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KMA253Teaching
Assessment | Report (40%)|Portfolio (60%) |
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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. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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