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Statistical methods for science
STA1010
Synopsis
Descriptive statistics, scatter plots, correlation, line of best fit. Elementary probability theory. Confidence intervals and hypothesis tests using normal, t and binomial distributions. Use of computer software. Formal treatment of statistical analyses and the role of probability in statistical inference.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Audience
- Undergraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty
- School of Mathematics
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites (2)
What it unlocks (28)
- Equity marketsBFF2701
- The wealth and poverty of nationsECF3800
- Introduction to data analysisETC1010
- Introductory econometricsETC2410
- Statistical thinkingETC2420
- Actuarial cash flow modellingETC2430
- Mathematics for economics and businessETC2440
- Probability and statistical inference for economics and businessETC2520
- Statistical modelling for actuarial studiesETC2560
- Probability and statistical inference for economics and businessETC5252
- Statistical modelling for actuarial studiesETC5256
- Statistical foundations of business analyticsETF2020
- Introductory econometricsETF2100
- Data analysis in businessETF2121
- Optimisation for businessETF2480
- Statistical foundations of business analyticsETF5202
- Business optimisation skillsETF5650
- Introductory applied econometricsETF5910
- Data analysis in businessETF5912
- Data visualisation and communicationETF5922
- Statistical modelling for decision makingETW2510
- Applied econometrics for behavioural modellingETW3510
- Introductory econometricsETX2100
- Data visualisation and communicationETX2250
- Data analyticsFIT3152
- Business decision modellingFIT3158
- Marketing research analysisMKC2500
- Data analysis for scienceSTA2216
Offerings (2)
- Second semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS
- First semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS
Listed in 6 areas of study
- Financial and insurance mathematicsOption 1
- MathematicsOption 3
- MathematicsOption 3
- MathematicsAdditional mathematics and statistics unit
- Mathematical statisticsSecond unit
- Mathematical statisticsSecond unit