School Of Computer, Data And Mathematical SciencesThe Nature of DataWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301114.2
Discipline: STATISTICS
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Co ordinator
Paul Hurley
Assumed Knowledge
Undergraduate degree with some statistical content (1 unit) is useful.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
Teaching Periods
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| 2021 Autumn |
Yes |
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | - DAY |
See Coordinator above
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| 2021 Quarter 2 |
Yes |
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | - EVENING |
Franco Ubaudi |
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| 2021 Quarter 4 |
Yes |
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | - EVENING |
Franco Ubaudi |
Timetable not available
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| 2021 Spring |
Yes |
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | - DAY |
See Coordinator above
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About this UnitThis Unit covers concepts of data centric thinking. The main areas discussed are; Populations and Samples; Sampling concepts; Types of Data; Descriptive Methods; Estimation and Inference; and Modelling. The Unit takes a computational and nonparametric approach, before discussing theoretical concepts and Normal distribution theory as large sample approximations.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Access to a computer is required.
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