STAT2000
Applied Statistics and Research Methods
10 Units
Available in 2013
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1 |
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| Ourimbah | Semester 1 |
Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
This is an applied Statistics course which will meet the needs of practitioners in a wide range of science-related disciplines as well as budding statisticians. STAT2000 builds upon the basic techniques taught in the STAT1070 course. Practical data analysis is experienced including how to design appropriate research studies and collect data.
Cannot be counted for credit with STAT2020, STEC2030 or PSYC2000.
| Objectives | On completion of this course, students will be able to 1. recognise the role of statistical methods in the development of scientific knowledge; 2. select and implement appropriate standard experimental and observational study designs for collection of valid data in order to solve problems and answer research questions; 3. select appropriate statistical methods to analyse particular types of data; 4. understand the concepts of linear statistical models for a single response variable and multiple independent predictor variables 5. apply a statistical software package to analyse different data types, interpret results, make conclusions and effectively communicate the outcomes of the analysis. |
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| Content | The course will cover the following statistical techniques: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) . One-way ANOVA . Fixed and Random Effects models . Hierarchical and factorial ANOVA . Associated Randomised, Randomised Complete Block and Latin Square study designs Non-parametric (distribution-free) tests . Wilcoxon Signed-rank . Wilcoxon Rank Sum (Kruskal-Wallis) . Friedman Simple Linear Regression . Parameter estimation and ANOVA in regression models Multiple Regression . Parameter estimation and Analysis of Covariance in regression models . Model selection Data collection and statistical modeling for research . Study design and data collection concepts and principles . Assumptions underlying statistical methods . Power and sample size calculations . Goodness of fit tests and model validation |
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| Replacing Course(s) | STEC2030, PSYC2000 and STAT2020. (These course codes will be eliminated. They are essentially replaced by the new course STAT2000 although some minor content may be re-organised into other related courses.) |
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| Transition | BPsych students are now expected to follow the sequence STAT1070, STAT2000, PSYC3000. Students who have not passed PSYC2000 are expected to complete STAT2000. Science students who fail STEC2030 should complete STAT2000 instead. The 2008 offering of STAT3030 will be unchanged and will assume students have completed STAT2020. The 2009 offering of STAT3030 will change to be consistent with students having completed STAT2000 in 2008. |
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| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | STAT1070 | ||||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Computer Lab |
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| Contact Hours | Computer Lab: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for STAT2000 |