STA001 Bridging Into Statistics (2)
CSU Discipline Area: Mathematics and Statistics (MASTA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This is a two day residential school for any student (internal and distance education) undertaking a statistical subject. It is intended to provide students with the necessary skills to successfully attempt subjects such as Business Statistics (QBM117), Applied Statistics (STA117) and Scientific Statistics (STA201). Topics include calculator skills, basic algebra, introductory statistics, sigma notation, inequalities, introductory probability, and computer skills.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: STA001
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to use a calculator confidently and correctly;
Understand and work with algebraic expressions;
Understand concepts of basic probability;
Be able to access computer packages appropriate to their course;
Be able to utilise services available at Charles Sturt University;
develop support networks.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Calculator skills; Introductory algebra; Introductory probability; Computer familiarisation.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 2 day residential school.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.