School Of Computer, Data And Mathematical SciencesStatistics for Business (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700007.6
Discipline: STATISTICS
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Mathematics, equivalent to the Mathematics subject in the NSW HSC
Equivalent Units
200032 - Statistics for Business
Incompatible Units
200192 - Statistics for Science, 200052 - Introduction to Economic Methods, 200182 - Quantitative Techniques, 200263 - Biometry
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
Pre-requisite: Students enrolled in 7005 Diploma in Information and Communications Technology, 7007 Diploma in Business and Commerce, 7059 Diploma in Business and Commerce Extended, 7063 Diploma in Business and Commerce, 7098 Diploma in Business or 7102 Diploma in Business Extended must pass 700045 Statistics for Academic Purposes (WSTC Prep) before enrolling in this unit.
About this Unit
This unit introduces the basic concepts and techniques of statistics that are particularly relevant to problem solving in business. It also provides a sound base for more advanced study in statistics and forecasting in subsequent sessions. Topics include: presentation of data; descriptive statistics; the role of uncertainty in business decision making; hypothesis testing.