Faculty of Science
SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 28 units, leading on to 132 units in all. Students rate it 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review and call it very easy.
This is the 2023 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.
28 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 |
| 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:
Apply key steps of the scientific method to real problems that involve data analysis and interpretation;
Demonstrate an understanding of 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.
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
MS© Office Excel
Non-programmable scientific calculator
SCI1020 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
SCI1020 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 28 units, including BFF2701, ECF3800, ETB2111, ETC1010, ETC2410 and ETC2420. Those lead on to 132 units in all.
In 2023, 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 100% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
It is rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Read the reviews above or add your own.