Statistics is the science and art of making decisions in the presence of variability. This subject provides a foundation in the basic practice of statistics. The subject's orientation is towards the sciences and covers both experimental and observational data. The emphasis is on understanding statistical concepts and applying acquired skills to data interpretation by the use of a modern software package.
HD/FL
One session
School of Computing and Mathematics
Available to undergraduate students only.
Students who have completed STA401 may not enrol in STA201. This is because a significant component of material covered in STA201 is similar to material they have already studied in STA401.
Students enrolled in Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Business are excluded from STA201.
STA401 Subject contains approximately 75% overlap of content. Subjects are similar in content and context and so are incompatible.
QBM120 Subject contains approximately 40% overlap of content. Subjects are sufficiently different in content and context to both be studied subject to degree requirements. QBM120 excludes some topics and software needed for higher level STA subjects.
QBM100 Subject contains approximately 50% overlap of content. Subjects are sufficiently different in content and context to both be studied subject to degree requirements. QBM100 excludes some topics and software needed for higher level STA subjects.
STA501 Subject contains approximately 75% overlap of content. Subjects are similar in content and context and so are incompatible.
QBM117 Subject contains approximately 75% overlap of content. Subjects are sufficiently different in content and context to both be studied subject to degree requirements. QBM117 excludes some topics and software needed for higher level STA subjects.
STA401, STA501
The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of STA201 in Session 2 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.