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
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Daniel McInnes

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Daniel McInnes

Teaching approach

Online learning
Active learning

Assessment

1 - Quizzes
2 - Assignments/project
3 - Mid-semester test
4 - Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions
Seminars

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Technology resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.

Scientific non programmable calculator, approximately $30

Availability in areas of study

Applied mathematics
Financial and insurance mathematics
Mathematical statistics
Mathematics