STAT1070
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
How do we use data to make informed scientific decisions? This course introduces students to statistical thinking, data collection, data presentation and statistical analysis. Examples from a range of science related disciplines are used to illustrate the key concepts.Although the emphasis is on applied data analysis rather than statistical theory, the course also provides an appropriate introduction for those students who intend to study statistics at a higher level.Interested in studying further statistics courses to develop your skills and improve your employability? Information about available statistics courses can be found here: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/school/mathematical-and-physical-sciences/study/statistics-courses
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Summer 2 - 2024
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe the role of statistics in developing scientific knowledge.
2. Explain how probability and sampling concepts relate to statistical analysis of data.
3. Apply basic principles of experimental design when collecting data.
4. Analyse data using common statistical software and interpret results to solve science related problems.
Content
- Introduction & overview of statistics in the sciences
- Understanding variation and describing univariate data
- Understanding bivariate relationships
- Collecting data - surveys and experiments
- Probability concepts
- Statistical inference hypothesis tests and confidence intervals
- Simple bivariate statistical models including regression and ANOVA
Assumed knowledge
Students who are not confident with their mathematics background are advised to complete MATH1001 Preparatory Studies in Mathematics before enrolling in STAT1070. Note: Knowledge of calculus and matrices is not required.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment
Formal Examination: Examination
Quiz: Online Quiz (x6)
Contact hours
Summer 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Summer offering: 2 or 3 1-hour Computer Labs per Week for a total of 11 Computer Labs across the Full Term.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Summer offering: 2 or 3 2-hour Lecture recordings per Week for a total of 12 Lectures across the Full Term.
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Summer offering: 2 or 3 1.5-hour Tutorials per Week for a total of 11 Tutorials across the Full Term.
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Summer offering: 2 or 3 1-hour Computer Labs per Week for a total of 11 Computer Labs across the Full Term.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Summer offering: 2 or 3 2-hour Lecture recordings per Week for a total of 12 Lectures across the Full Term.
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Summer offering: 2 or 3 1.5-hour Tutorials per Week for a total of 11 Tutorials across the Full Term.
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Summer offering: 2 or 3 1-hour Computer Labs per Week for a total of 11 Computer Labs across the Full Term.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Summer offering: 2 or 3 2-hour Lecture recordings per Week for a total of 12 Lectures across the Full Term.
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Summer offering: 2 or 3 1.5-hour Tutorials per Week for a total of 11 Tutorials across the Full Term.
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Summer offering: 2 or 3 1-hour Computer Labs per Week for a total of 11 Computer Labs across the Full Term.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Summer offering: 2 or 3 2-hour Lecture recordings per Week for a total of 12 Lectures across the Full Term.
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Summer offering: 2 or 3 1.5-hour Tutorials per Week for a total of 11 Tutorials across the Full Term.
Course outline
- STAT1070 - Ls, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 180.7 KB)
- STAT1070 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 181.0 KB)
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