STAT4102
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides an in depth study of a topic in Statistics at an advanced level. The topic is individually chosen to suit the student's background and aspirations, and will be offered either as a lecture course or as a reading course under the direction of a member of the academic staff. Each student's topic must be approved by the Honours program convenor.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the content and context of an advanced statistical topic;
2. Apply advanced statistical problem solving skills
3. Use sophisticated statistical communication skills in the presentation of statistical arguments
Content
In this course students will be required to complete a single topic of study drawn from an area of statistics such as categorical data analysis, Bayesian analysis, multivariate statistics, time series analysis, bioinformatics, biostatistics, statistical process control & surveys and experimental design, environmental and ecological statistics and climate change research methods.
The topics on offer in any given year will be determined by staff availability and student interest.
A topic will only be offered once in any calendar year.
Assumed knowledge
A strong background in 3000/4000 level courses relevant to the topic.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignments
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Instruction will be by either lecture or individual supervision of a reading course.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Instruction will be by either lecture or individual supervision of a reading course.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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