STATISTICAL METHODS
STA1STM
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will be introduced to statistical methods which are frequently used in science, psychology, health science and the social sciences. Topics include descriptive treatment of sample data, elementary probability and distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing of means and proportions. Other topics may include sample survey techniques, introduction to regression and chi-squared distribution. The statistical package SPSS will also be introduced. The strengths and limitations of statistical models to enable informed thinking about sustainability are explored.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorChristopher Lenard
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Incompatible subjectsSTA1PSY OR STA1LS OR ECO1ISB OR STA1SS OR STA1CTS
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Learning resources
The basic practice of statistics & CDR
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMoore, DS, Notz, WI and Fligner, MA
Year2013
Edition/Volume6TH EDN
PublisherW.H. FREEMAN, NEW YORK.
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