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
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305686 (v.2) WASM Technical Mathematics 131
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 25%, Middle semester test 25%, Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10103 Statistics | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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