School Of Computing And MathematicsStatistics for ScienceWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200192.1
Discipline: MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Student Contribution Band: NP
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
HSC Mathematics or equivalent.
Equivalent Units
14324 - Statistics 1, 14327 - Statistical Methods, 200032 - Statistics for Business, J1730 - Mathematics 1.2, ST003A - Statistics 1.2D, ST109A - Statistics 1.1, 200263 - Biometry, 300700 - Statistical Decision Making
About this Unit
In 2010 this unit replaced by 300700 - Statistical Decision Making. This Level 1 unit introduces the basic concepts and techniques of statistics that are particularly relevant to problem solving in science and technology. It also provides a sound base for more advanced study in statistics in subsequent sessions. Topics include: presentation of data; descriptive statistics; the role of uncertainty in decision making; hypothesis testing; and simple linear regression.
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