School Of Computing, Engineering And MathematicsBiometry (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700033.4
Discipline: STATISTICS
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Basic computer use. Basic understanding of mathematical algebra.
Equivalent Units
200032 Statistics for Business, 200052 Introduction to Economic Methods, 200192 Statistics for Science, 200263 Biometry, 300700 Statistical Decision Making, 700007 Statistics for Business (WSTC), 700041 Statistical Decision Making (WSTC)
Incompatible Units
200182 Quantitative Techniques
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.
Students enrolled in Extended Diploma courses (7086, 7087) must have passed 40 credit points in order to enrol in this unit.
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year Two units.
About this Unit
This unit introduces students to various statistical techniques necessary in scientific endeavours. Presentation of the content will emphasize the correct principles and procedures for collecting and analysing scientific data, using a ‘hands-on’ approach. Topics include effective methods of gathering data, statistical principles of designing experiments, error analysis, describing different sets of data, probability distributions, statistical inference, non-parametric methods, and simple linear regression and correlation.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Scientific calculator and access to a computer with appropriate software. Internet access. USB stick.