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MT1007   Statistics in Practice

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 11.00 am

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.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Students must have at least GCSE (at A) or Standard Grade (Grade 1) or AS-level/Higher (Grade C) in Mathematics

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 4 lectures (weeks 1 - 10), 1 tutorial and 1 laboratory (weeks 2 - 11).

Scheduled learning hours: 60

Guided independent study hours: 140

Assessment pattern

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%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr M L Burt, Dr C G Paxton, TBC