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STA8170 Statistics for Quantitative Researchers

Short Description: Statistics for Quant Research
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences
School or Department : School of Sciences
Student contribution band : Band 2
ASCED code : 010103 - Statistics
Grading basis : Graded

Requisites

Enrolment is not permitted in STA8170 if STA2300 has been previously completed.

Other requisites

It is recommended that students have basic computing and numeracy skills

Synopsis

This course focuses primarily on the appropriate application, interpretation and communication of foundational descriptive and inferential statistical methods for post-graduate students. Emphasis is placed on understanding the concepts and principles associated with dealing with data, in particular descriptive and inferential statistics. Data sets from a range of disciplines are included as well as examples of statistics presented in popular media. Core components of the course include the use of statistical software and the development of problem solving and quantitative skills relevant to many disciplines of study. Note: The mathematical underpinnings of the methods used are not covered; other statistics courses cover this aspect.

Course offers

Semester Mode Campus
Semester 1, 2020 On-campus Toowoomba
Semester 1, 2020 Online
Date printed 12 February 2021