Faculty of Science
SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 26 units, leading on to 105 units in all. Students rate it 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review and call it very easy.
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
This unit was very easy, especially considering I had never studied statistics before. I would think that putting in the required time (which really isn't that much) each week would be enough for most students to understand the material and achieve an HD.
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
26 units list SCI1020 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
PROHIBITION: STA1010, ETC1000, ETW1000, ETW1102, ETX1100, FIT1006, MTH1030 and ENG1005.
Note that SCI1020 is an introductory unit and if you have already completed one of these prohibited units you cannot subsequently enrol in SCI1020. If you have completed MTH1030 or ENG1005 should enrol in STA1010 instead.
Scientific method. Graphical and numerical summary of data. Principles of experimental and sampling design, data acquisition, and the presentation of data. The role of mathematical models in science by investigating the relationship between quantitative variables. Analysis of data using the inferential statistical methods of hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Communication of scientific information.
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Malaysia | On campus |
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
Understand the key steps of the scientific method and apply these to real problems that involve data analysis and interpretation;
Understand the importance of statistical techniques in the analysis of data;
Describe how statistical data is collected and analysed;
Use Excel to present and interpret data in numerical summaries and/or graphs;
Use appropriate statistical summaries to explore data;
Perform regression and interpret results;
Determine confidence intervals;
Conduct hypothesis testing and interpret results;
Make statistical decisions and communicate findings in a meaningful scientific way.
Three 1-hour lectures per week and one 2-hour applied class per week
Active learning will occur in lectures and applied classes.
Online learning will be used to illustrate and explain concepts and to highlight links between theory and practical work.
Online Statistics: An Interactive Multimedia Course of Study is an introductory-level statistics book developed by Rice University, Houston USA
Non-programmable Scientific Calculator
MS© Office Excel
SCI1020 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
SCI1020 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 26 units, including BFF2701, BIO3011, ECC3860, ETB2111, ETC1010 and ETC2410. Those lead on to 105 units in all.
In 2020, SCI1020 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Students who took it rate it very easy to do well in and light on workload (1 rating).
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
It is rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Read the reviews above or add your own.