School Of Computer, Data And Mathematical SciencesBiometry (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700033.5
Discipline: STATISTICS
Student Contribution Band: 1
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 2 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.
Courses| 6002.1 | Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science | CONTINUING |
| 6003.1 | Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Natural Science | CONTINUING |
| 6004.1 | Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science | CONTINUING |
| 7009.5 | Diploma in Science Fast Track | CURRENT |
| 7086.2 | Diploma in Science Extended | CONTINUING |
| 7120.2 | Diploma in Science Extended - Medical Science | CONTINUING |
| 7121.2 | Diploma in Science Extended - Natural Science | CONTINUING |
| 7122.2 | Diploma in Science Extended - Science | CONTINUING |
Specialisations
| A7069.1 | WSTC Science Extended Local Recent School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7070.1 | WSTC Science Extended International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7071.1 | WSTC Science Extended Non-Credentialed Applicants | CONTINUING |
| A7079.1 | WSTC Science Extended Local Recent School Leavers / Non-Credentialed applicants | CONTINUING |
| A7080.1 | WSTC Science Extended International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7110.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Medical Science - School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7111.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Medical Science - Non-Credentialed Students | CONTINUING |
| A7112.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Medical Science - International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7113.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Natural Science - School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7114.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Natural Science - Non-Credentialed Students | CONTINUING |
| A7115.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Natural Science - International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7116.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Science - School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7117.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Science - Non-Credentialed Students | CONTINUING |
| A7118.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Science - International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7236.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Medical Science - Recent School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7237.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Medical Science - Non-Credentialed | CONTINUING |
| A7238.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Medical Science - International | CONTINUING |
| A7239.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Natural Science - School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7240.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Natural Science - Non-Credentialed | CONTINUING |
| A7241.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Natural Science - International Students | CONTINUING |
| A7242.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Science - School Leavers | CONTINUING |
| A7243.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Science - Non-Credentialed Students | CONTINUING |
| A7244.1 | WSTC Science Extended - Science - International Students | CONTINUING |