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Unit Synopsis
In this unit, you will develop foundational skills in statistical reasoning and data analysis. You will learn how to describe and explore data using summary statistics such as the mean, variance, and standard deviation, and how probability theory can be used to model uncertainty and estimate the likelihood of events. You will examine common probability distributions and learn how to use their properties to calculate probabilities and interpret statistical situations. The unit introduces key ideas from sampling theory and statistical inference, enabling you to draw conclusions about populations based on sample data. You will apply techniques such as confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) to investigate research questions and evaluate statistical evidence. Throughout the unit, you will use statistical software and computational tools to perform calculations, analyse datasets, and visualise results. By the end of the unit, you will be able to apply introductory statistical methods to analyse real data, interpret statistical output, and communicate conclusions clearly in practical contexts.
Details
| Level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Unit Level | 1 |
| Credit Points | 6 |
| Student Contribution Band | SCA Band 1 |
| Fraction of Full-Time Student Load | 0.125 |
| Pre-requisites or Co-requisites |
There are no pre-requisites for the unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework). |
| Class Timetable | View Unit Timetable |
| Residential School | No Residential School |
Unit Availabilities from Term 2 - 2027
Term 2 - 2027 Profile
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Assessment Tasks
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This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).
Past Exams
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Source: Unit evaluation
Students were impressed by the weekly lectures, resources and the weekly structured study guide.
Continue to enhance and expand the weekly resources.
The most up-to-date resources were provided each week.
Source: Student feedback and unit coordinator reflection
Students appreciated the quizzes. However, the lack of feedback limited their opportunity to learn from their mistakes.
Quiz questions and solutions will be discussed in tutorial sessions.
Quiz questions have been discussed in tutorial and lecture sessions.
Source: Unit evaluation
Provide information to students in the lecture and on the Moodle site for the required knowledge to advance the weekly topics.
Regularly review the prior unit topics in the tutorial sessions.
The previous topics have been reviewed in lecture sessions.
Source: Unit Evaluation
Students believed the unit was well-structured overall and particularly liked the multiple ways to engage with the content.
Maintain the current teaching and learning approach and continue offering multiple engagement options.
In Progress
Source: Unit Coordinator
Students progress at different paces, and some may fall behind without regular check-ins.
Communicate regularly with students about the pace of their studies during lectures and tutorials, and follow up with students who are falling behind with studies.
In Progress
To see Learning Outcomes from an earlier availability, please search via a previous term.