Overview

Descriptive statistics, scatter plots, correlation, line of best fit. Elementary probability theory. Confidence intervals and hypothesis tests using normal, t and binomial distributions. Use of computer software. Formal treatment of statistical analyses and the role of probability in statistical inference.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-FF-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Jonathan Keith

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Daniel McInnes
Associate Professor Jonathan Keith

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Teaching approach

Active learning
Online learning

Assessment

1 - In-semester assessment
2 - Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions
Lectures

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Technology resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.

Electronics, calculators and tools:
Scientific non programmable calculator, approximately $30
Miscellaneous Items:
Course Reader, Printing, Stationery - $120.

Availability in areas of study

Applied mathematics
Financial and insurance mathematics
Mathematical statistics
Mathematics