Overview

This course provides a foundation for quantitative methods applicable to students in their future careers. It teaches the fundamentals of data analysis with emphasis on the analysis of data arising from real-life situations across the disciplines. It focuses on the understanding of the concepts of statistics without overemphasizing the mathematical … For more content click the Read More button below. The course teaches the principles of good experimental design, as well as the interpretation and critical evaluation of statistical information presented in the media and in reports published by organisations. It introduces a computer software package, Excel, which is used for data exploration, presentation and analysis. Main topics covered include: gathering, organising and summarising data; using graphical techniques to present statistical information; measures of location and spread; probability distributions such as the normal distribution; confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for a single sample; correlation and simple linear regression.

Conditions for Enrolment

Exclusion: ZPEM1302, ZPEM1304, ZPEM2302, and ZPEM2310

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Course Outline

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Fees

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

Access past handbook editions (2018 and prior)