INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYSIS
STA1IDA
2021
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
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Incompatible subjectsECO1ISB OR STA1PSY OR STA1SS OR BUS1BAN OR STA1CTS OR STA1LS OR STA1STM
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Learning resources
Elementary Statistics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorJohnson and Kuby
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Edition/Volume11th edition
PublisherCengage Learning
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SPSS Grad pack
Resource TypeWeb resource
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorVersion 25
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PublisherIBM
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, LTU Term 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Jackson
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 2 - 7
Ten 4.00 hours 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 ClassWeek: 2 - 7
One 1.00 hour 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), 2021, LTU Term 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Jackson
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 2 - 7
Ten 4.00 hours 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 ClassWeek: 2 - 7
One 1.00 hour 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 |