Introduction to Statistical Modelling

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You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

• UNE-SCI100-Science in Practice

• UNE-MTHS100-Introduction to Quantitative Skills

• UNE-CHEM100-Introductory Chemistry
• UNE-PHYS100-Introductory Physics

Additional requirements

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Innovation in diverse scientific contexts, from livestock experiments to analysis of Martian soils, relies on statistics. Statistical methods are used universally to better understand the importance of observations and experiments, and to help us to investigate and explain the ways complex systems work. This subject offers you an opportunity to develop an introductory understanding of the fundamentals of statistics – invaluable whether you are interested in the life, environmental or physical sciences. Developing your statistical literacy through a combination of theory and hands-on exercises using statistical computing, you will learn how to present and interpret data for a common set of statistical methods.

Topics include exploratory data analysis, randomness associated with experimental data, statistical modelling, sampling, probability, regression, analysis of variance, and tests of significance.

Assessments 1 Online assignment (requires calculations). Must complete at least three of the four online assignments and both written assignments. The best three online assignments and both written assignments count towards the final grade. Must obtain at least 40% overall for the assessments. Relates to Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 5 Assessment 2: Written assignment (requires calculations and a report). 150 words. Must complete at least three of the four online assignments and both written assignments. The best three online assignments and both written assignments count towards the final grade. Must obtain at least 40% overall for the assessments. Relates to Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Assessment 3: Written assignment (requires calculations and a report). 150 words. Must complete at least three of the four online assignments and both written assignments. The best three online assignments and both written assignments count towards the final grade. Must obtain at least 40% overall for the assessments. Relates to Learning Outcomes:LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Final Examination: 2 hrs 15 mins duration. Must obtain at least 40% in the Final Examination and obtain an overall passing grade. Relates to Learning Outcomes: 1, 3, 4 UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.

• Assessments 1 (20%)
• Assessment 2 (15%)
• Assessment 3 (15%)
• Final Examination (50%)

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