STA1010 · Monash University
Statistical methods for science
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Science
What it covers
Descriptive statistics, scatter plots, correlation, line of best fit. Elementary probability theory. Confidence intervals and hypothesis tests using normal, t and binomial distributions. Use of computer software. Formal treatment of statistical analyses and the role of probability in statistical inference.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments/project | Project | 30% |
| Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes) | Examination | 40% |
| Mid-semester test | Quiz / Test | 20% |
| Quizzes | Quiz / Test | 10% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On-campus |
| First semester | Clayton | On-campus |