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STAT271 – Statistics I
2017 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Associate Lecturer
Suzanne Curtis
12 Wally's Walk (E7A) Room 622
To be determined
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
STAT272
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This is a unit in statistical methods for the analysis of data in which attention is given to the theoretical structure underlying the techniques. It aims to equip students with a wide understanding of statistics such that they are able to employ appropriate methods of analysis in various circumstances. The techniques learned are widely used in the sciences, social sciences, business and many other fields of study. This unit is designed for students majoring in statistics and/or actuarial studies.
Topics include: inference about one and two sample problems using normal theory and non-parametric methods; analysis of variance; multiple comparisons; and regression. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Understand the concepts of parameter estimation (point and interval), including asymptotic properties.
- Be able to correctly identify and implement standard normal and nonparametric inference procedures for one, two and multiple populations.
- Understand the basic analysis of categorical data (binomial, multinomial and bivariate).
- Understand the uses of simple and multiple linear regression.
General Assessment Information
Assignments: Due dates/times and submission details will be specified separately for each assignment. The assignments will be made available at least one week prior to when they are due. Some marks will be allocated for clarity of reasoning and presentation in each assignment. Late submissions will not be marked (and given a zero mark). Late submissions will only be granted based on an approved "Disruption to Studies" application.
In Class Tests: The tests (of 45 minutes duration) will be held during a lecture in the weeks indicated. Specific dates are yet to be determined. Students are permitted to take into the test room one (1) A4 page of personal summary of formulae or notes, written on one or both sides of the page. These notes may be handwritten or typed. You will be permitted to take this sheet with you at the completion of the tests. Some formulae will be provided (as per statistical tables available on iLearn); all necessary statistical tables will be provided.
Examination: The final examination will be of 3 hours duration with 10 minutes reading time. All material covered in the unit is examinable. Relevant statistical tables will be provided at the final examination. These will be the same as the ones made available during the teaching of the unit. For the final examination students will be permitted to take into the exam room a nonprogrammable calculator and two (2) A4 pages of formulae or notes, written on one or both sides of the page. These notes may be hand-written or typed. Students will not be permitted to take these with them at the completion of the exam, and it is recommended that a photocopy be made if a student has a desire to retain them.
Disruption to Studies (final examination): If you notify the University of your disruption to studies for your final examination, you must make yourself available for the week of December 11 – 15, 2017. If you are not available at that time, there is no guarantee an additional examination time will be offered. Specific examination dates and times will be determined at a later date.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Assignments | 10% | No | Weeks 5 and 12 |
| Test One | 15% | No | Week 7 |
| Test Two | 15% | No | Week 11 |
| Exam | 60% | No | University Examination Period |
Assignments
Due: Weeks 5 and 12
Weighting: 10%
Two assignments with specific due dates yet to be determined.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand the concepts of parameter estimation (point and interval), including asymptotic properties.
- Be able to correctly identify and implement standard normal and nonparametric inference procedures for one, two and multiple populations.
Test One
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 15%
Class Test One
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand the concepts of parameter estimation (point and interval), including asymptotic properties.
- Be able to correctly identify and implement standard normal and nonparametric inference procedures for one, two and multiple populations.
Test Two
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 15%
Class Test Two
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand the concepts of parameter estimation (point and interval), including asymptotic properties.
- Be able to correctly identify and implement standard normal and nonparametric inference procedures for one, two and multiple populations.
- Understand the basic analysis of categorical data (binomial, multinomial and bivariate).
- Understand the uses of simple and multiple linear regression.
Exam
Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 60%
Final examination.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand the concepts of parameter estimation (point and interval), including asymptotic properties.
- Be able to correctly identify and implement standard normal and nonparametric inference procedures for one, two and multiple populations.
- Understand the basic analysis of categorical data (binomial, multinomial and bivariate).
- Understand the uses of simple and multiple linear regression.
Delivery and Resources
Classes STAT271 is delivered by lectures (3 per week) and tutorials (1 per week, commencing in week 2). All teaching material will be available on iLearn.
Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials Recommended: Mendenhall W, Wackerly D and Scheaffer R. “Mathematical Statistics with Applications”, Seventh Edition QA276 .M426 2008 Copies of this book are held in Special Reserve in the University Library. The Library also holds copies of the sixth and previous editions as well as the Student solutions manual. The following books are useful references for this unit:
| Authors | Title | Library Call No. |
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| Bain, L.J. & Engelhardt, M | Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics | QA273.B2546/1992 |
| Conover, W.J. | Practical Nonparametric Statistics | QA278.8.C65/1999 |
| Hogg, R.V. & Craig, A.T. | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | QA276.H59 / 1995 |
| Larson, H.J. | Introduction to Probability Theory and Statistical Inference | QA273.L352/1982 |
| Walpole, R.E. & Myers, R.H. | Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | TA340.W35/1993 |
Unit Schedule
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Topic |
Description |
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Parameter Estimation: Point estimation methods, including the method of moments and maximum likelihood. Properties of estimators. Asymptotic (large sample) properties. |
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Sampling distributions: Properties of and distributions of sample statistics. Definition and derivation of t, F and chi-squared distributions etc. |
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Interval estimation: Pivotal quantities and confidence intervals. |
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Inference Theory: Principles of hypothesis testing. Type I and Type II errors. Power. Comparison of competing tests. Relationship between confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. |
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Binomial: Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for the probability parameter in the binomial distribution. |
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Single population inference: Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing (for location and scale), including related samples (paired comparisons). Classical (normal theory) and nonparametric procedures are considered. |
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Two populations inference: Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing (for location and scale). Classical (normal theory) and nonparametric procedures are considered. |
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Categorical data inference: goodness of fit tests; tests of association; and tests of homogeneity (chi-squared tests). |
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Correlation and linear regression: Model fitting and inference for simple and multiple linear regression. |
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10 |
k populations inference: One-way analysis of variance and nonparametric techniques. Multiple comparisons and contrasts. |
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Inference for two factor designs: normal theory (two-way analysis of variance) and nonparametric techniques. Multiple comparisons and contrasts. |
Learning and Teaching Activities
Lectures
Tutorials
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Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concepts of parameter estimation (point and interval), including asymptotic properties.
- Be able to correctly identify and implement standard normal and nonparametric inference procedures for one, two and multiple populations.
- Understand the basic analysis of categorical data (binomial, multinomial and bivariate).
- Understand the uses of simple and multiple linear regression.
Assessment tasks
- Assignments
- Test One
- Test Two
- Exam
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concepts of parameter estimation (point and interval), including asymptotic properties.
- Be able to correctly identify and implement standard normal and nonparametric inference procedures for one, two and multiple populations.
- Understand the basic analysis of categorical data (binomial, multinomial and bivariate).
- Understand the uses of simple and multiple linear regression.
Assessment tasks
- Assignments
- Test One
- Test Two
- Exam