Course overview
This is an elective course providing an understanding of a range of key statistical methods used research. It introduces the use of statistical distributions and sampling as applied to the conduct of data-based research across a wide range of disciplines.
The course will introduce different types of data and the effects of uncertainty and imprecision, principles underlying the use of statics to analyse data and make predications; common probability distributions, methods for testing statistical significance and hypothesis testing and analysis of variance along with commonly used tools used for analysis and visualisation. The ethical application of statistical methods will be addressed.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of probability theory, random variables and statistical reasoning.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the application of significance tests, hypothesis testing, regression and analysis of variance in the conduct of research.
- Apply standard tools to research data sets to apply hypothesis tests, analyse statistical significance, and apply regression models to predict outcomes.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical standards, guidelines and frameworks as they apply to the application of statistical methods in research.
Degree list
The following degrees include this course