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Offered By:	ANU Joint Colleges of Science
Academic Contact:	Dr Steven Stern
Areas of Interest:	Statistics

Description:

Statistics is concerned with the process of planning how to collect data, collection of the data and extracting information from data in the presence of uncertainty and variation. The process is guided by the underlying purpose of the investigation and the formulation of hypotheses and models. The minor covers the core components of applied statistical methods and provides a solid foundation for students undertaking courses of study which will require them to perform standard quantitative analyses.

Learning Goals:

Students who complete the Applied Statistics minor will be able to:

1. Discuss the importance of proper collection and management of quantitative information to the scientific process, including appreciation of the importance of data accuracy, verifiability and context.
2. Apply data analytic techniques that are appropriate to inquiry context, including demonstrating appreciation for underlying assumptions and data requirements for these techniques to be valid.
3. Communicate the principles and results of data analyses using the language and conventions of the discipline.
4. Apply a range of statistical testing and estimation techniques, including modern and computer based modelling, in appropriate contexts.

Requirements

This minor requires the completion of 24 units, which must include:

A total of 12 units from the following compulsory courses:

STAT2008 Regression Modelling

STAT3008 Applied Statistics

A total of 12 units to be chosen from the following courses including:

• 6 units chosen from the following 1000 level courses:

STAT1003 Statistical Techniques

STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods

• 6 units chosen from the following 3000 level courses:

STAT3011 Graphical Data Analysis

STAT3015 Generalised Linear Modelling

Advice to Students:

First year courses: You should enrol in STAT1003 or STAT1008

Students should seek further course advice from the academic convener of the Applied Statistics minor.

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