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Course details
This course introduces students to the concepts and applications of probability and statistical modelling involving questions of estimation, inference, regression and correlation. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability and probability distributions (binomial, Poisson, normal), confidence intervals, one and two sample hypothesis tests, one way analysis of variance, chi-square tests, linear regression and correlation. The use of a calculator and a statistical/spreadsheet computer package for data analysis is covered.
Course at a glance
| Faculty: | CQU College |
| Career: | Undergraduate |
| Credit points: | 6 |
| Requisites: | Only students enrolled in CG35, CG36, CG39 and CF91 are able to enrol in this course |
| Student Contribution Band: | 7A |
| EFTSL: | 0.12500 |
Course availability
| Term | Campus |
|---|---|
| 2012 Term One | BNE GDC MEL SYD |
| 2012 Term Two | BNE GDC MEL SYD |
| 2012 Term Three | BNE MEL SYD |
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