Overview

Scientific method. Graphical and numerical summary of data. Principles of experimental and sampling design, data acquisition, and the presentation of data. The role of mathematical models in science by investigating the relationship between quantitative variables. Analysis of data using the inferential statistical methods of hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Communication … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

OCT-MY-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
OCT12-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Soojin Roh

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Wee Wei Yee
Dr Daniel McInnes
Dr Md Zobaer Hasan
Dr Soojin Roh

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Understand the key steps of the scientific method and apply these to real problems that involve data analysis and interpretation;

2.

Understand the importance of statistical techniques in the analysis of data;

3.

Describe how statistical data is collected and analysed;

4.

Use Excel to present and interpret data in numerical summaries and/or graphs;

5.

Use appropriate statistical summaries to explore data;

6.

Perform regression and interpret results;

7.

Determine confidence intervals;

8.

Conduct hypothesis testing and interpret results;

9.

Make statistical decisions and communicate findings in a meaningful scientific way.

Teaching approach

Active learning
Online learning

Assessment

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

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions
Lectures

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources
Technology resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.

Electronics, calculators and tools:
Scientific non programmable calculator approximately $30
Materials: Printing, Stationery estimated $100