Faculty of Science
SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 26 units, leading on to 130 units in all. Students rate it 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review and call it very easy.
This is the 2024 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.
This unit will introduce to you the principles of data production and the practical application of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to real-world problems in various scientific fields. You will develop skills during applied classes including collaborative problem solving and using Microsoft Excel for statistical analysis of real world problems. Upon completion, you will be able to make informed statistical decisions and communicate your findings in a clear and scientifically meaningful manner.
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Malaysia | On campus |
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
Demonstrate a deep conceptual understanding of the principles of data collection, analysis and interpretation using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques;
Utilise Microsoft Excel to present and interpret data through numerical summaries and graphical representations of data;
Apply appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to real problems in the science disciplines;
Make statistical decisions and communicate findings in a meaningful scientific way.
Online learning will be used to illustrate and explain concepts and to highlight links between theory and practical work.
Active learning will occur in lectures and applied classes.
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, ECF3800, ETB2111, ETC1010, ETC2410 and ETC2420. Those lead on to 130 units in all.
In 2024, 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 30% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
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