The World of Chance (6548.5)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | ||
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Technology | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Assess critically the statistical content of articles and other presentations related to the fields of health, law, communication, finance and sport;
2. Understand and appreciate the judicious use of statistics in these five fields of study;
3. Apply a relevant computer package for the analyses and interpret the results; and
4. Present the results of analyses in a form which is suitable for publication.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
NoneCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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Required texts
No set formal text. Reading material will be provided via Canvas when needed
Submission of assessment items
Grade Calculation
You need at least 50% to pass this unit.
Your grade will be determined on the basis of a composite score obtained by using the weightings shown above. This composite score will then be scaled to a numerical grade consistent with the descriptors:
| Grade |
Numerical Grade |
|---|---|
| Pass (P) |
50 - 64 |
| Credit (CR) |
65 - 74 |
| Distinction (D) |
75 - 84 |
| High Distinction (HD) |
85 - 100 |
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 Lecture |
4 hours/ week (5 Weeks) |
24 |
| Weekly Lab/Tutorials |
2 hours/week (6 Weeks) |
12 |
| Weekly Study Commitments in addition to the 2 items above |
8 hours/week (7 weeks) |
56 |
| Class Test 1 |
Preparation |
14 |
| Class Test 2 |
Preparation |
14 |
| Final Exam |
Preparation |
28 |
| Online Final Exam |
PC LAB |
2 |
| TOTAL |
- |
150 |
Participation requirements
Your participation in both weekly classes will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore quality of your assessment responses.
Required IT skills
Some basic IT skills including Microsoft Office and a need to be familiar with Moodle.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
