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ETC2420 · Monash University

Statistical thinking

Credit points
6
Level
2
Workload
≈ 12 h / week
Faculty
Business and Economics

What it covers

This unit presents data analysis, statistical modelling and decision-making in the presence of uncertainty, using a computational approach. You will use different frameworks of probability that are helpful for analysing real-world problems. Topics covered will include probability distributions, statistical inference (classical & Bayesian), simulation, permutation and randomisation methods, regression models, decision theory, and model assessment and diagnosis.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
3 - ProjectProject20%
2 - Quiz / TestQuiz / Test20%
1 - ExerciseExercise20%
4 - ExaminationExamination40%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn-campus
First semesterClaytonOn-campus