STAT4105
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.
Availability2021 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2021
- Semester 2 - 2021
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
Formal Examination: Final Examination
Contact hours
Callaghan
Individual Supervision
Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Instruction will be by either lecture or individual supervision of a reading course.
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
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