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Introductory Statistical Methods and Computing (STAT0021)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department
Statistical Science
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Subject to the availability of places, this module is offered to all 香港六合彩 undergraduates specialising in fields other than statistical science. Information on the academic prerequisites and registration procedure is available at: /statistics/current-students/modules-statistical-science-students-other-departments.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module aims to provide an introduction to statistical methods and interpretation of data, along with associated computing, and to provide some expertise in applying quantitative methods in the Life and Physical Sciences. It is intended for students registered on undergraduate degree programmes outside of the Department of Statistical Science.

Intended Learning Outcomes

  • have an understanding of basic methods of descriptive statistics, confidence intervals and significance tests;
  • be able to听apply these methods to simple standard situations in one's听own field of study.

Applications - The statistical methods covered are useful in the routine analysis of scientific methods, as might be encountered in other modules.

Indicative Content - Descriptive statistics and graphical methods. Introduction to probability theory. Use of normal, binomial and Poisson distributions. Confidence intervals and significance tests applied to one and two sample problems by parametric and non-parametric methods. Goodness-of-fit and contingency tables. Correlation and regression. Use of computer software for statistical purposes.

Key Texts - Available from .

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
25% In-class activity
75% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
170
Module leader
Dr Tom Honnor
Who to contact for more information
stats.ugt@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
25% In-class activity
75% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
167
Module leader
Dr Tom Honnor
Who to contact for more information
stats.ugt@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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