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 and UNE-MTHS100-Introduction to Quantitative Skills and UNE-CHEM100-Introductory Chemistry, or UNE-PHYS100-Introductory Physics ;

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Many advances in modern science, ranging from livestock experiments to analysis of Martian soils, rely on statistical methods that link observation or experiment to a better understanding of how complex systems work. In this introductory subject, students both develop statistical literacy and learn how to present and interpret data for a common set of statistical models.

Topics include exploratory data analysis, randomness associated with experiment data, statistical modelling, sampling, probability, regression, analysis of variance, and tests of significance. Statistical computing forms an integral part of the subject. The R statistical software will be supplied.

Assessment Notes: Assessments 1-3, 5, 6, 8-10: Online assignment (requires calculations). Must complete at least six of the eight online assignments and both written assignments. The best six 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 4: 150 words. Written assignment (requires calculations and a report). Must complete at least six of the eight online assignments and both written assignments. The best six 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 7: 150 words. Written assignment (requires calculations and a report). Must complete at least six of the eight online assignments and both written assignments. The best six 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 1-3, 5, 6, 8-10 (20%%)
• Assessment 4 (15%%)
• Assessment 7 (15%%)
• Final Examination (50%%)