STA172 Statistics (8)
Abstract
In this CSU-TPC subject, students will learn the skills and knowledge required to apply descriptive analysis to univariate and bivariate data, as well as determining the probability of events in theoretical and experimental contexts.
Students will work with others to gather research information from a wide range of contacts either individually or as part of a group effort to support a group research project.
Students will also plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate a complex presentation in a group situation to an audience. This will involve a group presentation.
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Bathurst Campus | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | | Internal | Western Sydney Institute | | Distance | Dubbo Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: STA172
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | SY/US | Academic Success |
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Assumed Knowledge|
Normally applicants will have Year 12 or equivalent, however applicants with other educational backgrounds will also be considered.
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Enrolment restrictions|
Restricted to students enrolled in the CSU Pathway Program - Diploma of General Studies. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- apply data collection techniques
- organise and diagrammatically represent statistical data
- analyse univariate data using measures of centre and spread, the shape of data distribution and therefore to compare and interpret different data sets
- analyse bivariate data using correlation and regression
- use the regression line and time series to make predictions in practical situations
- solve simple theoretical and experimental probability problems
- apply the properties of the standard normal distribution to solve real life problems
- use relevant statistical language and notations appropriately
- plan, prepare and conduct research for a group project
- contribute to a group research project
- develop and review a group research project
- plan, prepare and deliver complex information
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Data collection
- Quality control
- Statistical diagrams
- Measures of centre
- Measures of spread
- Correlation
- Linear regression
- Time series
- Statistical research project
- Probability
- Standard normal distribution
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Residential SchoolThis subject contains a compulsory 5 day residential school.
Students studying the distance education option will be required to attend two face-to-face sessions at the support hub in Dubbo, including a three day orientation at the start of the course.
Dates for Residential Schools
· First Residential School/Orientation
Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26, Thursday 27 February 2014.
· Second Residential School
Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 March 2014.
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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.
