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STA001 Bridging Into Statistics (2)

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.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionnullSchool of Information Studies

Learning Outcomes

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.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.