School Of Computing And MathematicsStatistical Decision MakingWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300700.2
Discipline: MATHEMATICS
Student Contribution Band: NP
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
200192 - Statistics for Science, 200032 - Statistics for Business
Incompatible Units
200052 - Introduction to Economic Methods, 200182 - Quantitative Techniques, 200263 - Biometry
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students enrolled in 2739 Bachelor of Business and Commerce, 2741 Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership) or 3639 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology must pass the Basic Math Skills Test.
About this Unit
This Level 1 unit introduces students to various statistical techniques supporting the study of computing and science. Presentation of the content will emphasize the correct principles and procedures for collecting and analysing scientific data, using information and communication technologies. Topics include describing different sets of data, probability distributions, statistical inference, and simple linear regression and correlation.