MT1007
Statistics in Practice
2017-2018
20
10
SCQF level 7
2
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 7
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
This module provides an introduction to statistical reasoning, elementary but powerful statistical methodologies, and real world applications of statistics. Case studies based on environmental impact assessment, medicine and economics & finance are used throughout the module to motivate and demonstrate the principles. Students get hands-on experience exploring data for patterns and interesting anomalies as well as experience using modern statistical software to fit statistical models to data.
Pre-requisite(s): Students must have at least GCSE (at A) or Standard Grade (Grade 1) or AS-level/Higher (Grade C) in Mathematics
Weekly contact: 4 lectures (weeks 1 - 10), 1 tutorial and 1 laboratory (weeks 2 - 11).
Scheduled learning hours: 60
Guided independent study hours: 140
As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%
Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 75%, Existing Coursework = 25%