Unit Code:	STA3EXD
Unit Short Title:	EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
Credit Points:	15.0
Unit Description:	The design of experiments is a branch of statistics which has many applications, especially in the experimental sciences, psychology and education. Topics include basic concepts in experimental design, randomisation, blocking and replication and the analysis of variance for factorial and repeated measures designs. Extensive use of statistical packages is a feature of this unit.
Prerequisites:	STA1STM
Class Requirements:	two 1-hour lectures and two 1-hour tutorials per week.
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
one 3-hour examination	70
one calculation-based assignment (equivalent to 1,500 words)	30

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Design of experiments	Kuehl, R.	2nd edn., Duxbury Press, 2000.

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
1   01-MAR-10   04-JUN-10	Day	BENDIGO

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	Graeme	Byrne	BENDIGO	Y