Introduction to Statistics (6540.8)

Please note these are the 2027 details for this unit
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Introduction to Statistics
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Information Technology & Systems Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit introduces students to modern statistical techniques and inference in a wide range of fields. Topics in this unit include data types and analysis, graphical displays and descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and simple linear regression, analysis of variance and Chi-square test.
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 skills
1. 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 Statistics

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2027 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Dr Sumaira Qureshi
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Dr Sumaira Qureshi
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 15 February 2027 On-campus Dr Sumaira Qureshi
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 09 August 2027 On-campus Dr Sumaira Qureshi
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Recommended textbook
De Veaux, Velleman and Bock (2014). Intro Stats (4th ed., Pearson New International Edition). Pearson . 

You may access the textbook in the following ways:

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial intelligence
Guided - Students will be guided in how GenAI must/may be used in completing the assessment as detailed in the unit outline and assessment instructions. More detailed information can be found at GenAI and Assessment at UC.

Supplementary assessment

A supplementary assessment will usually only be offered to students who have failed a single unit in their final semester, achieving a final mark between 45–49%, and for whom the unit is required for course completion.

Grade Calculation

The final unit mark will be calculated by adding together the weighted scores of all assessment items (see section 5 for assessment items and weightings). 

Your final grade will be calculated using the university's standard grading schema:

https://www.canberra.edu.au/content/myuc/home/course/grading.html

Grade Numerical Grade# (%)
Pass (P) 50 — 64
Credit (CR) 65 — 74
Distinction (DI) 75 — 84
High Distinction (HD)## 85 — 100

#Final marks close to grade boundaries (i.e., 84%, 74%, 64%, 49%) may be moderated based on evidence of tutorial class engagement. This additional consideration will apply only to students who have demonstrated consistent and active participation throughout the semester.
##HD grades are awarded for work of outstanding quality that demonstrates achievement of the unit learning outcomes, evidenced through excellence in areas such as critical analysis, logical argumentation, interpretation of materials, or use of appropriate methodology. This grade may also be awarded to recognise exceptional originality or creativity.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

Activities Details Hours
Weekly engagement with lecture recordings 2 hours/week (11 weeks)  22
Weekly drop-in-sessions* 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 2.1: Online Quiz Preparation and completion of an online quiz 10
Assessment 2.2: In-Class Quiz Preparation and completion of an in-class quiz during regular allocated tutorial 14
Assessment 2.3: Online Quiz Preparation and completion of an online quiz 10
Assessment 3: Final Report preparation and submission 14
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

Active participation in all learning activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and, in turn, the quality of your assessment responses.  Lack of participation may limit your ability to satisfactorily complete assessment items.

You are expected to attend a two-hour tutorial each week and to engage with the lecture recordings.

In accordance with University policy, students are expected to be available for all assessment items scheduled during the semester, including those held in the the examination period.

Required IT skills

All students are assumed to be able to:

  • Read and print documents available on the unit website, primarily in Adobe PDF format
  • Communicate effectively using email
  • Use Microsoft Excel to create tables and graphs, and copy and paste them into a Word document in a clear and logical format
  • Use basic Word skills, such as adding information to headers and formatting documents appropriately
  • Convert a Word document to PDF for submission

Work placement, internships or practicums

Not applicable.

Additional information

Lecture attendance:
Students are expected to listen to the lecture recordings before attending their weekly on-campus drop-in sessions and tutorials. Tutorial activities will be based on the lecture content, and all lecture material is assessable.

Tutorial attendance:
Please note that tutorials will not be recorded and, together with the lecture content, contribute to assessment items.

Information for students:
All students are expected to regularly (at least weekly) check the unit's Canvas site for announcements. Regular monitoring of UC student email accounts is also essential, with the expectation that students will read emails received there on a weekly basis. Announcements posted on the Canvas site or sent via UC student email accounts will be considered communicated to the entire class.

Use of student email account:
In accordance with the University Email Policy, students must use their university email accounts when contacting the university regarding administrative or academic matters to ensure identity verification. All unit-related enquiries must be sent using a university student email account. For assistance accessing the university email account, students may contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au.

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