STAT1005

STAT1005: Introduction to Probability and Data Analysis

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Which units require STAT1005?

STAT1005 is a prerequisite for 4 units.

What is STAT1005 about?

This unit is an introduction to methods of statistical analysis and their role in scientific inference - drawing conclusions about the world using data. It begins with an introduction to probability, which provides a foundation for understanding randomness, uncertainty, chance, and most important of all, for statistical inference. We start with an introduction to definitions of probability and probability models, and then go on to discuss probability distributions, and tools and techniques that can be used to model a wide range of phenomena, as well as those that are useful in statistical inference. In the second part of the unit, we discuss descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Throughout, we will emphasize that how data are collected determines the nature of the conclusions that we are entitled to draw from any study. Students will be introduced to the R language statistical environment, which they will use for exploring, displaying, and analysing data, and for carrying out and reporting the results of statistical inference. This unit is designed for those students who have passed WACE Mathematics Methods or equivalent.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS) (1153)

Field of Education010103 Statistics

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Computer Laboratory1 x 1 hour weekly
Tutorial1 x 1 hour weekly