SCI1020: Introduction to statistical reasoning
Faculty of Science
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Overview
Scientific method. Graphical and numerical summary of data. Principles of experimental and sampling design, data acquisition, and the presentation of data. The role of mathematical models in science by investigating the relationship between quantitative variables. Analysis of data using the inferential statistical methods of hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Communication of scientific information
Assessment
1 - Continuous assessment - 40% (First semster) 2- Continuous assessment - 60% (Second semester ) 3 - Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes) - 60% (First semeter) Hurdle description: Where you fail the hurdle but would have otherwise achieved a mark of 45 or above you will be awarded a mark of 45 and an NH (hurdle fail) for the unit. Where you fail the hurdle and would also have failed the unit with a mark of 44 or below, you will be awarded your mark and an N (fail) grade for the unit. 4 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes) - 40% (Second semeter) Hurdle type: Threshold Hurdle description: Where you fail the hurdle but would have otherwise achieved a mark of 45 or above you will be awarded a mark of 45 and an NH (hurdle fail) for the unit. Where you fail the hurdle and would also have failed the unit with a mark of 44 or below, you will be awarded your mark and an N (fail) grade for the unit.
Workload
Three 1-hour lectures or seminars; One 2-hour applied class and Seven hours of independent study per week
