STA10003 · Swinburne University of Technology
Foundations of Statistics
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Psychology
What it covers
This unit of study enables students to develop the capacity to undertake independent statistical investigations, including the assumptions and limitations of their application. The unit will provide practical skills to allow students to meaningfully interpret the results of various hypothesis tests, as well as to understand probability distributions and sampling methods commonly applied when collecting data.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 40% |
| Online Quiz | Individual | 20% |
| Test | Individual | 40% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Hawthorn | On campus |
| Teaching Period 3 | Online | Online |
| Semester 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |