Introduction to Statistics G (6554.8)

Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
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Introduction to Statistics G
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-campus
Online self-paced
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Technology Graduate Level 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;
5. Perform analysis of variance for more than two quantitative variables and Chi-square tests for association between categorical variables; and
6. Describe basic statistical terminology in published material and express a problem in statistical terms.


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


Skills development


 



Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

6275 Statistical Analysis & Decision Making G, 6540 Introduction to Statistics

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 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
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 On-campus Dr Sumaira Qureshi
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 Online self-paced Dr Sumaira Qureshi
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 Online self-paced Dr Sumaira Qureshi
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 On-campus Dr Sumaira Qureshi
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 Online self-paced Dr Sumaira Qureshi
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
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 Online self-paced Dr Sumaira Qureshi
Not available

Required texts

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

Submission of assessment items

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment will usually only be offered to students who have failed a single unit in their final semester with a final mark between 45-49% and 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). 

The unit convener reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work and may adjust awarded marks based on this questioning.

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

#HD grades are awarded for work of outstanding quality on the learning outcomes of the unit, demonstrated through excellence in areas such as criticism, logical argumentation, interpretation of materials, or use of methodology. This grade may also be conferred to acknowledge 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 listening to lecture recordings 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-hour computer lab each week, and that you listen to the lectures recordings. 

As per the University's policy students are expected to be available for all assessment items held during the semester, including the examination period.

Required IT skills

All students are assumed to be able to:

  • Read and print documents on the unit website – mostly in Adobe PDF format.
  • Communicate using email.

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:
Please be aware that tutorials, along 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.