The World of Chance (6548.5)
Please note these are the 2018 details for this unit
| 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) |
This unit deals with real-life applications of statistics focusing on health, law, communication, finance and sport. Topics from health, law and communication may include clinical trials and the assessment of risk, DNA fingerprinting and the use of expert witnesses and the reliability of opinion polls respectively. Topics of finance and gambling may include stock market and random walks and gambling respectively.
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.
2. 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
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 |
|---|
Not available
Required texts
No set formal text. Reading material will be provided via Canvas when needed
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
