INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYSIS
STA1IDA
2020
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.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDeborah Jackson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsSTA1CTS OR STA1LS OR STA1STM OR ECO1ISB OR STA1PSY OR BUS1BAN OR STA1SS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Elementary Statistics
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorJohnson and Kuby
YearN/A
Edition/Volume11th edition
PublisherCengage Learning
ISBNN/A
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SPSS Grad pack
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorVersion 25
YearN/A
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PublisherIBM
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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
Graduate Capabilities
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Summer 2 , Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Jackson
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Week:
2
-
7
Ten 4.00 h directed reading per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 2 to week 7
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 Class
Week:
2
-
7
One 1.00 h scheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 2 to week 7
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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 3-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Five Assignments (1000 words equivalent total) There are five assignments where each assignment is worth 4% of the overall mark. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Ten Online Quizzes (500 words equivalent total) There are ten online quizzes where each quiz is worth 2% of the overall mark. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Summer 2 , Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Jackson
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Week:
2
-
7
Ten 4.00 h directed reading per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 2 to week 7
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 Class
Week:
2
-
7
One 1.00 h scheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 2 to week 7
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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 3-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Five Assignments (1000 words equivalent total) There are five assignments where each assignment is worth 4% of the overall mark. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Ten Online Quizzes (500 words equivalent total) There are ten online quizzes where each quiz is worth 2% of the overall mark. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |