Unit

School Of Computer, Data And Mathematical Sciences

Thinking About DataWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301108.2

Discipline: COMPUTER SCIENCE

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 1

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
2 Unit High School Mathematics.

About this Unit
This Unit covers basic concepts of data centric thinking. The main areas discussed are; Populations and Samples; Sampling concepts; Types of Data; Descriptive Methods; Estimation and Inference; Modelling. The Unit takes a computational and nonparametric approach, before briefly discussing theoretical concepts and distribution theory.

Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students require access to a computer.

Courses
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3734.1Bachelor of Data ScienceCONTINUING
3754.1Bachelor of ScienceCONTINUING
3756.1Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)CONTINUING
3757.1Bachelor of Advanced ScienceCONTINUING
3763.1Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of ArtsCONTINUING
3764.1Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International StudiesCONTINUING
3769.1Bachelor of Data ScienceCONTINUING
3769.2Bachelor of Data ScienceCURRENT
3770.1Bachelor of Applied Data ScienceCURRENT
4656.3Bachelor of Health ScienceCURRENT
4741.2Bachelor of Sport DevelopmentCURRENT
4742.1Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)-Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)CURRENT
4747.2Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)CURRENT
4748.3Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of BusinessCONTINUING
6000.2Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health ScienceCURRENT
6043.1Diploma in Science/Bachelor of ScienceCONTINUING

Specialisations

MT3032.1Data ScienceCONTINUING
SM4008.1Exercise ScienceCURRENT



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