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MATH1005: Statistics (2011 - Semester 2)
| Unit: | MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data (3 CP) |
| Mode: | Normal-Day |
| On Offer: | Yes |
| Level: | Junior |
| Faculty/School: | School of Mathematics and Statistics |
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| Session options: | Semester 2, Summer Main |
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| Site(s) for this Unit: |
http://www.maths.usyd.edu.au/u/UG/JM/ http://assign3.chem.usyd.edu.au/uos_outlines/make_pdf.cfm?unit=MATH1005&print=no |
| Campus: | Camperdown/Darlington |
| Pre-Requisites: | None. |
| Brief Handbook Description: | MATH1005 is a 3 credit point unit of study that covers the topic of Statistics.
This unit is divided into three sections as detailed below. Tutorials are conducted in computer laboratories where students may make use of R, a powerful and freely available statistical computing environment.
Data Analysis - Histograms, stem-leaf displays; Quartiles, box-plots; Summary statistics; Bivariate data: correlation; regression.
Probability - Introduction; Probability rules; Integer random variables, binomial distribution; Expectation; Variance; Introduction to continuous random variables; Normal distribution; Use of statistical tables; Sampling distributions; The Central Limit Theorem; Normal approximation to the binomial.
Inference - Tests for hypotheses about proportions; Sign test (a non-parametric test); Normal test for hypotheses about the population mean; One and two sample t-tests; Confidence intervals for the population mean and for proportions; Chi-squared tests: goodness of fit. Course Aims: In addition to extending students' knowledge in statistics the MATH1005 is designed to:
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| Assumed Knowledge: | Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics<br/><br/>Prohibition: May not be counted with MATH1905, MATH1015, STAT1021 or ECMT1010. |
| Lecturer/s: |
Dr Stewart, M
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| Timetable: | MATH1005 Timetable |
| T&L Activities: | The current standard work load for a 3 credit point unit of study is 3 hours per week of face-to-face teaching contact hours (2 lectures and 1 tutorial) and an additional 3 hours per week of student independent study. Below is a breakdown of our expectations for this unit. It should be noted that ‘Independent Study’ is based on what we believe to be the amount of time a typical student should spend to pass an item of assessment. Times are a guide only. In class activities: Lectures (26 @ 1 hr each) - 26 hours Tutorials(12 @ 1 hr each) - 12 hours Total Hours: 38 Independent Study: Preparation for lectures (26 @ 0.5 hr each) - 13 hours Review and self assessment (12 weeks@ 1 hr each) - 12 hours Preparation for tutorials (12 @ 1 hr each) - 12 hours Total Hours: 37 You are now in control of your own study strategy, and as an adult learner it is up to you to devise a study plan that best suits you. Many resources are available to assist your learning, including a set of independent study exercises for you to complete. Any questions? Before you contact us with any enquiry, please check the FAQ page at http://www.maths.usyd.edu.au/u/UG/JM/FAQ.html"> http://www.maths.usyd.edu.au/u/UG/JM/FAQ.html Where to go for help For administrative matters, go to the Mathematics Student Office, Carslaw room 520. For help with mathematics, see your lecturer, or your tutor. Lecturers guarantee to be available during their indicated office hour. If you are having difficulties with mathematics due to insufficient background, you should go to the Mathematics Learning Centre (Carslaw room 441). |
Learning outcomes are the key abilities and knowledge that will be assessed in this unit. They are listed according to the course goal supported by each. See Assessment Tab for details how each outcome is assessed.
Science literacy
1. demonstrate strong analytical, algebraic and numerical skills;
2. be able to follow and extend mathematical arguments;
3. have gained a greater appreciation of mathematics and its applications;
Knowledge dissemination
4. be able to express mathematical ideas coherently in both written and oral form.
Scientific problem-solving
5. be able to think logically and rigorously about mathematical problems;
6. demonstrate proficiency in new skills introduced in this unit;
7. be able to use mathematical techniques to solve a wide range of problems;
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You are responsible for understanding the http://www.usyd.edu.au/ab/policies/Assess_Exam_Coursework.pdf" target="_blank">University policy regarding assessment and examination. Formative and Summative Assessment Assessment in this unit will be both formative (for feedback) and summative (for marks). Quizzes and assignments incorporate both formative and summative assessment. ‘Formative assessment’ provides feedback on your performance, and ‘summative assessment’ comprises marks for performance in assignments, quizzes and examinations, which will count towards a final unit mark. Your final raw mark is scaled to produce your final mark. Marks are scaled so that the distribution of grades is consistent with the quality of the class, and the difficulty of the unit, as required by the University. Quiz 1: Quiz 2: Assignment: Final exam: |
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| Policies & Procedures: | For full details of applicable university policies and procedures, see the Policies Online site at http://sydney.edu.au/policy"> http://sydney.edu.au/policy
Academic Policies relevant to student assessment, progression and coursework:
Students who are experiencing difficulty in meeting assessment tasks due to competing essential community commitments may request that special arrangements be made in respect of any or all factors contributing to their assessment. The Faculty of Science policies on these issues apply to all Mathematics and Statistics units of study. Information relating to these policies, including the Application Packs and instructions on how to apply, can be obtained from the Faculty of Science website. Before applying for special consideration, please read the Faculty Policy, and the rest of this section, to determine whether or not you are eligible. Note that occasional brief or trivial illness will not generally warrant special consideration. How to apply Applications for special Consideration must be made within 5 working days of the date for which consideration is being sought. Applications for special arrangements must be submitted at least seven days BEFORE the due date of the assessment or examination for which alternative arrangements are being sought. The procedure is as follows.
Note that an application for special consideration or special arrangements is a request only, and not a guarantee that special consideration will be granted or special arrangements made. Applications are considered in the light of your participation in the unit during the semester, and your academic record in mathematics. Special consideration relating to assignments Applications for special consideration relating to assignments will not be accepted. Exemptions from submission of assignments are not generally granted. If serious illness or misadventure during the period prior to the due date prevents you from submitting an assignment on the due date then you should do the following:
Should you be ill on the due date only, and unable to submit your assignment, then you may submit it the following day, accompanied by supporting documentation (for example, a medical certificate). In this case, your assignment should be taken to Mathematics Student Office. (Do not put the assignment in the collection boxes.) Special consideration relating to quizzes If you miss a quiz due to illness or misadventure, then you must go to the Mathematics Student Services Office as soon as possible afterwards. Arrangements may be made for you to sit the quiz at another time. If that is not possible then you may be eligible to apply for special onsideration. If your application for special consideration relating to missing a quiz is successful then a pro-rata mark for that quiz will be awarded, based on your final examination mark in the unit of study. Special consideration relating to end-of-semester examinations If you believe that your performance on an exam was impaired due to illness or misadventure during the week preceding the exam, then you should apply for 28 special consideration. If your application is successful then your mark may be adjusted, or you may be offered the opportunity to sit a supplementary exam. Please note that illness or misadventure during the week preceding the exam is not an acceptable reason for missing an exam. If you miss an exam due to illness or misadventure on the day of the exam then you should apply for special consideration. If your application is successful you will be granted the opportunity to sit a supplementary examination. Students who have participated only minimally in the unit throughout the semester will not be granted supplementary exams. Special consideration relating to attendance The Faculty policy applies. Note that special consideration will not be granted for brief illness or minor misadventure that causes you to miss a tutorial. Unless a quiz was held during the tutorial, applications for special consideration in such cases will not be accepted. Jury duty, military service, national sporting and religious or cultural commitments Students who will miss an assessment due to commitments such as these may apply for special arrangements to be made. The Faculty of Science Special Arrangements Policy applies for all first year mathematics units. Note that an application for special arrangements must be made at least seven days before the date of the assessment concerned. |
| Online Course Content: |
http://www.maths.usyd.edu.au/u/UG/JM/ http://assign3.chem.usyd.edu.au/uos_outlines/make_pdf.cfm?unit=MATH1005&print=no |
| Note on Resources: |
PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOK Phipps NR and MP Quine, 2001. A Primer of Statistics. 4th Edition. Prentice Hall, Australia. Reference book Freund JE and GA Simon, 1996. Modern Elementary Statistics. 9th Edition. Prentice Hall, USA. Available from the Co-op Bookshop. Web Site It is important that you check the Junior Mathematics web site regularly.It may be found through Blackboard, by following links from the University of Sydney front page, or by going directly to http://www.maths.usyd.edu.au/u/UG/JM/"> http://www.maths.usyd.edu.au/u/UG/JM/ Important announcements relating to Junior Mathematics are posted on the site, and there is a link to the MATH1005 page. Material available from the MATH1005 page may include information sheets, the Junior Mathematics Handbook, notes, exercise sheets and solutions, and previous examination papers. |
Note that the "Weeks" referred to in this Schedule are those of the official university semester calendar https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
| Week | Description |
| Week 6 | Assessment Due: Assignment |
| Week 8 | Assessment Due: Quiz 1 |
| Week 12 | Assessment Due: Quiz 2 |
| Exam Period | Assessment Due: Final exam |
Course Relations
The following is a list of courses which have added this Unit to their structure.
Course Goals
This unit contributes to the achievement of the following course goals:
| Attribute | Practiced | Assessed |
| Data interpretation | No | 0% |
| Science literacy | No | 0% |
| Knowledge dissemination | No | 0% |
| Scientific problem-solving | No | 0% |
These goals are selected from Engineering/IT Graduate Attribute Matrix 2009 which defines overall goals for courses where this unit is primarily offered. See Engineering/IT Graduate Attribute Matrix 2009 for details of the attributes and levels to be developed in the course as a whole. Percentage figures alongside each course goal provide a rough indication of their relative weighting in assessment for this unit. Note that not all goals are necessarily part of assessment. Some may be more about practice activity. See Learning outcomes for details of what is assessed in relation to each goal and Assessment for details of how the outcome is assessed. See Attributes for details of practice provided for each goal.
