sta5tha masters statistics thesis a
MASTERS STATISTICS THESIS A
STA5THA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The Master of Statistical Science thesis is a minor thesis written during the second year of the Master of Statistical Science. In this thesis, the student demonstrates at least one of the following: (a) an understanding of a statistical research problem, (b) the numerical solution of a statistical research problem, (c) carries out research in statistics leading to new results or (d) gains experience in analysing real-life data.The code for this thesis is split into two parts: STA5THA (which is taken in the first semester of this second year) and STA5THB (which is taken in the second semester of this second year). STATHA is allocated 15 credit points and STATHB is allocated 30 credit points, resulting in a total of 45 credit points for the thesis.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLuke Prendergast
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Requires coordinators approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLuke Prendergast
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supervised research under the supervision of a staff member equivalent to a total of 150 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hurdle requirement: present a talk about the work carried out in the thesis | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for STA5THA and STA5THB. | 0 |
| Thesis (30-90 pages including appendices and bibiliography) | 75 | |
| presentation of 10-minute preliminary talk | 25 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLuke Prendergast
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supervised research under the supervision of a staff member equivalent to a total of 150 hours."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hurdle requirement: present a talk about the work carried out in the thesis | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for STA5THA and STA5THB. | 0 |
| Thesis (30-90 pages including appendices and bibiliography) | 75 | |
| presentation of 10-minute preliminary talk | 25 |