Introduction to Statistics (6540.8)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Technology | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit may be cotaught with 6540 Introduction to Statistics.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify different types of variables and produce appropriate graphical displays and descriptive statistics;
2. Apply probability rules and concepts related to various probability distributions and sampling distributions;
3. Conduct statistical inference including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing using one sample and two sample t-tests;
4. Perform and interpret correlation and simple linear regression including inference for association between two quantitative variables; and
5. Perform analysis of variance for more than two quantitative variables and Chi-square tests for association between categorical variables.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
6275 Statistical Analysis & Decision Making G and 6540 Introduction to StatisticsEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Sumaira Qureshi |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Sumaira Qureshi |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-Campus | Dr Sumaira Qureshi |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-Campus | Dr Sumaira Qureshi |
Required texts
Recommended textbook
De Veaux, Velleman and Bock (2014). Intro Stats, Pearson New International Edition, 4th Edition.
- Purchase a textbook direct from Pearson website http://www.pearson.com.au/9781292022505
- Purchase the eBook directly from Pearson website: http://www.pearson.com.au/9781292035703
- Borrow a copy from the library
Learner engagement
| Activities | Details | Hours |
| Pre-recorded lecture viewing | 2 hours/week (12 weeks) | 24 |
| Weekly lecture attendance* | 2 hours/week (12 weeks) | 24 |
| Weekly tutorials | 2 hour/week (11 weeks) | 22 |
| Weekly study commitments in addition to the 3 items above | ≈2.5 hours/week (12 weeks) | 30 |
| Assessment 1: Real Life Scenario Analysis | Preparation and submission | 4 |
| Assessment 2: 3 Online Quizzes | each with approximately 4 hours preparation and 3 hours quiz | 36 |
| Assessment 3: Final Report | preparation and submission | 10 |
| TOTAL | - | 150 |
*These two hours will be utilised for class activities, discussions about the weekly topics, and will also serve as drop-in sessions.
Participation requirements
Your participation in all the activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.
It is expected that you will attend a two-hours computer lab each week, and that you attend or listen to the lecture recordings.
As per the University's policy students are expected to be available for all assessment items held during the semester.
Required IT skills
All students are assumed to be able to:
- Read and print documents on the unit website – mostly in Adobe PDF format.
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Work placement, internships or practicums
Not applicable.
Additional information
Lecture Attendance:
Students are required to listen to the lecture recordings before attending their weekly on-campus lectures and tutorials. Tutorial activities will be based on the lecture content, and all lecture material is assessable.
Tutorial Attendance:
Kindly be aware that tutorials will not be recorded and, together with the lecture content, contribute to assessment items.
Information for the group:
All students are expected to regularly (at least weekly) check the unit's website for announcements. Regular checking of UC student email accounts is also essential, with the assumption that students will read emails received there on a weekly basis. Announcements made on the Canvas site or circulated via email to UC student accounts will be considered communicated to the entire class.
Use of student email account:
According to the University Email policy, students must use their university email accounts for contacting the university regarding administrative or academic matters to ensure identity verification. All unit inquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. For assistance accessing the university email account, students can contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au.
