Course overview
This course provides an introduction to statistical theory, application and communication. Topics covered will include: probability, random variables and distributions; inference, including hypothesis testing for means and proportions; and linear regression including diagnostics, model checking, and multiple linear regression with continuous predictors, factors, and interaction terms. In this course students will develop their: mathematical understanding of these topics; their ability to implement their ideas in the statistical software R; and their skill in communicating their results to both statistical and non-specialist audiences. This course encourages the development of skills for all mathematicians across a broad range of program outcomes including communication, professional practice, data literacy, ethics and integrity.
- Probability
- Inference
- Regression
Course learning outcomes
- Apply laws of probability and properties of random variables, including expected value and variance of linear combinations of random variables to a variety of problems
- Choose and perform appropriate hypothesis tests in a variety of scenarios including one sample and two sample tests for means and proportions
- Evaluate the assumptions of linear regression models fit to data and interpret the outputs from such a model fit including coefficients, measures of model-fit, and predictions
- Describe data and data analysis to both statistical and generalist audiences
- Analyse data using the statistical software R including fitting linear regression models to data, making predictions using such models, computing probabilities, applying hypothesis tests and producing graphics to visualise and investigate data
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 26299
Section FR01
Size 100
Available 100
Class number 26295
Section PR01
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 26294
Section PR02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26293
Section PR03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26298
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26297
Section WS02
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 26296
Section WS03
Size 30
Available 30
Fee calculator
To display course fees, please select your status and program below:
We’re updating this Fee Calculator. It currently shows fees for programs only. Please check the relevant program for full fee details.
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here.
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
The Student Contribution amount displayed below is for students commencing a new program from 2021 onwards. If you are continuing in a program you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, or are commencing an Honours degree relating to an undergraduate degree you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, you may be charged a different Student Contribution amount from the amount displayed below. Please check the Student Contribution bands for continuing students here. If you are an international student, or a domestic student studying in a full fee paying place, and are continuing study that you commenced in 2025 or earlier, your fees will be available here before enrolments open for 2026.