sci2sed statistics experimental design
STATISTICS AND EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
SCI2SED
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will provide an introduction to statistical concepts and techniques and the application of statistics in management and decision making in a variety of primary industries contexts. Students will develop a practical knowledge of selected statistical concepts, theories and methodologies including an understanding of experimental design and sampling techniques within a management context for a range of primary industries. Students will develop practical skills in basic statistical analysis techniques to interpret, transform, manipulate and present data. This includes the use of a variety of statistical software packages to analyse and interpret sample data summaries and draw inferences that inform enterprise and industry decision-makers. An understanding of and the ability to use appropriate terminology will assist students to develop confidence in presenting findings and in-turn enhance future career opportunities.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The practice of statistics in the life sciences | Prescribed | Baldi, B & Moore, D 2009 | NEW YORK, W.H. FREEMAN |
| Readings | Common errors in statistics | Recommended | Good, P & Hardin, J 2006 | 2ND EDN, JOHN WILEY AND SONS, NEW YORK, USA |
| Readings | Essential mathematics and statistics for science | Recommended | Currell, G & Dowman, A 2005 | JOHN WILEY & SONS, NEW YORK, USA |
| Readings | Modern elementary statistics | Recommended | Freund, J 2003 | 11TH EDN, PRENTICE-HALL, NEW YORK USA |
| Readings | Statistics and experimental design: an introduction for biologists and biochemists | Recommended | Clarke, G 2003 | 3RD EDN, HODDER ARNOLD, NEW YORK USA |
| Readings | The basic practice of Statistics | Recommended | Moore, D 2010 | 5TH EDN, W.H. FREEMAN, NEW YORK, USA |
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Epping, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments (4 assignments approx. 1800 words) | 50 | |
| Final exam (2 hours) | 30 | |
| Mid-semester test (1 hour) | 20 |