305710 (v.1) WASM Statistics 231

Area:

WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    303135 (v.1) WASM Mathematics 131
    OR
    305686 (v.2) WASM Technical Mathematics 131

Syllabus:

Random variables - discrete, continuous, bivariate variables, expected value and variance. Distributions - normal, uniform, binomial, Poisson, students t-distribution, Chi squared, F-distribution and log normal distribution. Hypothesis testing and sampling. Linear regression. Non parametric methods.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Understand the fundamentals of statistics and will be able to use the common well-known distributions in problem solving.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Smith, P.J. (1993), Intro Statistics, a guide to understanding statistical concepts in engineering and the sciences. Sydney, Melson. WEBCT.

Unit Texts:

Smith, P.J. (1993), Intro Statistics, a guide to understanding statistical concepts in engineering and the sciences. Sydney, Melson. WEBCT.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 25%, Middle semester test 25%, Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y