Methods for Data Analysis - ZPEM3312

 
Faculty: UNSW@ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy)
 
 
School:  School of Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences @ ADFA
 
 
Course Outline: https://gateway.unsw.adfa.edu.au/isas/current_students/outlines/index.html
 
 
Campus: University College Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: ZPEM2302
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 5 (more info)
 
 
Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


This course explores the types of data encountered in statistical practice and examines some of the methods which can be used to analyse data to obtain inferences and test scientific hypotheses. The course reviews some foundational issues in probability theory and then examines methodological issues in data collection, statistical inference and hypothesis testing. The course then introduces students to specific techniques for the analysis of different types of data via a variety of models. The course provides a general overview of statistical practice as well as a foundation for later specialization in particular types of data analysis, especially time-series analysis. Students will practise the relevant techniques by using statistical software to conduct data analysis.