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STA101 - Statistics 1

2019

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Engineering

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

PSY147, QMB101, SMA160

Prerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

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 to:

(a) introduce the basic concepts of data handling and statistical analysis including some considerations of sampling theory,

(b) introduce the concept of probability and to consider the applications of several probability distributions to the solution of problems,

(c) 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 on-line materials. Students must have access to a reliable high-speed broadband connection and a scanner.

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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.	3x Spreadsheet-based exercises (7 - 10 pages of calculations)	20%	1,2,5
2.	2x Theory-based assignments (10 pages of calculations, graphs and tables)	30%	1,3,4,5
3.	Final Exam (180 minutes)	50%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2019	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2019	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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Commonwealth Supported Student Contribution amounts

Year	Credit Points	EFTSL	From 2010	Pre 2010
2019	10	0.125	Band 2 - $1,169	Band 2 - $1,169