STATISTICS AND EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
SCI2SED
2020
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. You 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. You will develop practical skills in basic statistical analysis techniques to interpret, transform, manipulate and present data. This includes the use of statistical software 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.
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Penelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admission into SBATE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Common errors in statistics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Good, P & Hardin, J
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: 4TH EDN
Publisher: JOHN WILEY
ISBN: N/A
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Essential mathematics and statistics for science
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Currell, G & Dowman, A
Year: 2005
Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN
Publisher: JOHN WILEY & SONS, NEW YORK, USA
ISBN: N/A
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The practice of statistics in the life sciences
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Baldi, B & Moore, D
Year: 2009
Edition/Volume: 4TH EDN
Publisher: NEW YORK, W.H. FREEMAN
ISBN: N/A
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The basic practice of statistics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Moore, DS, Notz, WI & Fligner, MA
Year: 2015
Edition/Volume: 6TH EDN
Publisher: W.H. FREEMAN, NEW YORK, USA
ISBN: N/A
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Modern elementary statistics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Freund, J
Year: 2007
Edition/Volume: 1TH EDN
Publisher: PRENTICE-HALL, NEW YORK USA
ISBN: N/A
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Practical statistics for environmental and biological scientists
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Townsend, J
Year: 2019
Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN
Publisher: JOHN WILEY & SONS, CHICHESTER, UK
ISBN: N/A
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Penelope Smith
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Delivered as face to face or as a pre-recorded lecture followed by a flipped classroom review
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Tasks to be completed on line using student management systems
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Delivered as part of the flipped classroom
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One assignment (700 words)Written review of an undergraduate student research paper from AGR3RP2 examining suitability of study design, statistical analysis and presentation of results | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 2-hour end of semester written examination (equivalent to 2000 words)End of semester examination held during examination period. Consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions, including performing data analysis and data presentation using statistical software | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four x 20-minute online quizzes: (each equivalent to 450 words; 1800 words in total)10% each, one quiz every 3 weeks. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |