FOUNDATION STATISTICS
EDU0MA3
2021
Credit points: 5
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to a spectrum of statistical thinking and skills required for future learning in general university programs. Students will develop conceptual knowledge and procedural skills in statistical analysis. Students will develop skills in Excel use sufficient to manage and analyse simple data sets. Assessments tasks are based on cumulative development of skills and include online quizzes and a project task.
SchoolEducation
Credit points5
Subject Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 0 - Enabling Program
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesOnline quizzes, workshopping solutions to data collection, number and word problems individually and in online forum groups. Identifying and analysing different data sets. workshopping solutions to and in online forum groups. Using, developing and reading graphs. Using spreadsheet programs. Student choice of data set to collect, manage and analyse. Working with spreadsheet programs (Excel) to manage a data set. Writing a research report detailing findings on data.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 16
One 3.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 online quizzes (450 wd equivalence) Formative assessment answers shuffled and no limit on attempts | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Data collection and management assessment (Excel spreadsheet and report, 800 wd equivalence) | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 42
One 3.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 online quizzes (450 wd equivalence) Formative assessment answers shuffled and no limit on attempts | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Data collection and management assessment (Excel spreadsheet and report, 800 wd equivalence) | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 46 - 51
One 3.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 46 to week 51 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 online quizzes (450 wd equivalence) Formative assessment answers shuffled and no limit on attempts | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Data collection and management assessment (Excel spreadsheet and report, 800 wd equivalence) | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |