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IDI103 - Statistics

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

International Pathways

Unit Description

This unit is designed to provide a foundation in statistical thinking as applied to decision making in a multi-disciplinary context. The aims of the unit are:
(a) to introduce the basic concepts of data handling and statistical analysis including some considerations of sampling theory,
(b) to introduce the concept of probability and to consider the applications of several probability distributions to the solution of problems,
(c) to draw statistical conclusions about a population based on a sample of data,
(d) to use a calculator to perform statistical calculations.
This unit is reliant on online materials including online quizzes and electronic submission of assessment items. External students must have access to a reliable high-speed broadband connection and a scanner.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Present and describe information effectively.
2.	Differentiate between samples and population.
3.	Draw conclusions about populations using sample information.
4.	Suggest ways to improve decision making processes.
5.	Obtain reliable forecasts of variables of interest.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Two Theory based Assignments (10 pages of calculations, graphs and tables)	30%	1 - Present and describe information effectively. 2 - Differentiate between samples and population. 5 - Obtain reliable forecasts of variables of interest.'
2.	Three spreadsheet-based exercises (7-10 pages of calcuations)	20%	2 - Differentiate between samples and population. 3 - Draw conclusions about populations using sample information. 4 - Suggest ways to improve decision making processes.'
3.	Final Exam (180 minutes)	50%	1 - Present and describe information effectively. 2 - Differentiate between samples and population. 3 - Draw conclusions about populations using sample information. 4 - Suggest ways to improve decision making processes. 5 - Obtain reliable forecasts of variables of interest.'

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