Science, Engineering and Technology

KMA353

2012  KMA353  Data Handling and Statistics 3

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KMA353 H Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 H On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Extension of the concepts, methods and tools introduced in KMA253. A 'hands-on' course in which the emphasis is on the development of skills in the selection and application of statistical methods and the presentation of statistical results. Statistical methodology covered in the course will be selected from the following: analysis of variance applied in the area of experimental designs; generalised linear methodology; multivariate statistical methodology; methods for analysing frequency data; methodology for studying data collected over time. Expertise with statistical computing packages will be extended. Examples will be drawn from the physical and social sciences and bioinformatics

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: assignments and class tests

TEACHING PATTERN: 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial, 1-hr lab session weekly

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

KMA253

TEXTS
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

STAFF: Dr D FitzGerald

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