STA1IDA

INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYSIS

STA1IDA

2018

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides an introduction to applied statistics. It introduces students to the basic applied statistical methods used in psychology, biology, medicine, health, engineering, business, sociology and arts. The three main areas of study are descriptive statistics, probability distributions and statistical inference. The use of the SPSS statistical computing package is an integral part of the subject.

SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorYuri Nikolayevsky

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects STA1LS; STA1SS; STA1PSY; STA1STM; STA1CTS; BUS1BAN; ECO1ISB

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsSTAT 2PrescribedJohnson and Kuby (2012)Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning
TechnologiesSPSS Grad packRecommendedVersion 22IBM

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Identify, calculate and interpret appropriate numerical and graphical summaries for univariate and bivariate data.

Activities:
Directed Readings 1 and 2: This consists of readings from the prescribed textbook; and online video clips that (i) explain the readings and (ii) cover practical examples using SPSS. Aplia Online Quizzes 1 and 2: This learning activity contains conceptual problems that are based on the material covered in the directed readings 1 and 2, respectively. Students learn from their mistakes by receiving detailed feedback from each incorrect answer. Assignment 1: Consists of 3 short answer questions that involve SPSS, calculations and written conclusions. (Formative Assessment) Online Discussion Forums 1 and 2: Topics covered in directed readings 1 and 2 are discussed by students and teachers via the asynchronous online discussion forums 1 and 2.

02. Calculate probabilities and other quantities from discrete, continuous and sampling probability distributions.

Activities:
Directed Readings 3 and 4: This consists of readings from the prescribed textbook; and video clips that (i) explain the readings and (ii) cover practical examples using SPSS. Aplia Online Quizzes 3 and 4: This learning activity contains conceptual problems that are based on the directed readings 3 and 4, respectively. Students learn from their mistakes by receiving detailed feedback from each incorrect answer. Assignment 2: Consists of three short answer questions that involve calculations and written conclusions. (Formative Assessment) Online Discussion Forums 3 and 4: Topics covered in directed readings 3 and 4 are discussed by students and teachers via the asynchronous online discussion forums 3 and 4.

03. Identify and apply appropriate statistical inference methods for decision making.

Activities:
Directed Readings 5-10: This consists of readings from the prescribed textbook; and video clips that (i) explain the readings and (ii) cover practical examples using SPSS. Aplia Online Quizzes 5-10: This learning activity contains conceptual problems that are based on the material covered in the directed readings 5-10, respectively. Students learn from their mistakes by receiving detailed feedback from each incorrect answer. Assignments 3-5: Each Assignment consists of three short answer questions that involve SPSS, calculations and written conclusions. (Formative Assessment) Online Discussion Forums 5-10: Topics covered in directed readings 5-10.are discussed by students and teachers via the asynchronous online discussion forums 5-10.

04. Compute, display and interpret numerical and graphical summaries and various statistical inference procedures using the SPSS statistical software package.

Activities:
Directed Readings 1, 2 and 5-10: This consists of readings from the prescribed textbook; and video clips that (I) explain the readings and (ii) cover practical examples using SPSS. Assignments 1 and 3-5: Each Assignment consists of three short answer questions that involve SPSS, calculations and written conclusions. (Formative assessment) Online Discussion Forums 1, 2 and 5-10: Topics covered in directed readings 1, 2 and 5-10 are discussed by students and teachers via the asynchronous online discussion forums 1, 2 and 5-10.

05. Apply basic numeracy skills for calculating various quantities in statistics.

Activities:
Directed Readings 1-10: This consists of readings from the prescribed textbook and video clips that explain the readings and cover practical examples. Aplia Online Quizzes 1-10: This learning activity contains conceptual problems that are based on the material covered in the directed readings 1-10, respectively. Students learn from their mistakes by receiving detailed feedback from each incorrect answer. Assignments 1-5: Each Assignment consists of three short answer questions that involve SPSS, calculations and written conclusions. (Formative Assessment) Online Discussion Forums 1-10: Topics covered in directed readings 1-10 are discussed by students and teachers via the asynchronous online discussion forums 1-10.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2018, Summer 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuri Nikolayevsky

Class requirements

Directed ReadingWeek: 01 - 06
Ten 4.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 01 to week 06 and delivered via online.
"Directed readings consist of readings from the prescribed textbook and online video clips that explain the readings and cover practical examples. There are 10 readings where each reading is intended to span 4 hours. Approximately 2 hours of reading and 2 hours of video clips."

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 01 - 06
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 01 to week 06 and delivered via online.
"Scheduled online class consists of interaction between learner and teacher using the online discussion forum. The teacher uses this hour to reply to questions posted on the online discussion forum. The number of one-hour classes per week is dependent on student numbers."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 3-hour examination6001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Five Assignments (1000 words equivalent total)There are five assignments where each assignment is worth 4% of the overall mark.2001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Ten Online Quizzes (500 words equivalent total)There are ten online quizzes where each quiz is worth 2% of the overall mark.2001, 02, 03, 05

Melbourne, 2018, Summer 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuri Nikolayevsky

Class requirements

Directed ReadingWeek: 01 - 06
Ten 4.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 01 to week 06 and delivered via online.
"Directed readings consist of readings from prescribed textbook and online video clips that explain the readings and cover practical examples. There are 10 directed readings where each reading is intended to span 4 hours. Approximately 2 hours of reading and 2 hours of video clips."

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 01 - 06
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 01 to week 06 and delivered via online.
"Scheduled online class consists of interaction between learner and teacher using the online discussion forum. The teacher uses this hour to reply to questions posted on the online discussion forum. The number of one-hour classes per week is dependent on student numbers."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 3-hour examination6001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Five Assignments (1000 words equivalent total)There are five assignments where each assignment is worth 4% of the overall mark.2001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Ten Online Quizzes (500 words equivalent total)There are ten online quizzes where each quiz is worth 2% of the overall mark.2001, 02, 03, 05