University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Only available to students on the IE International Year One Mathematics and Statistics programme.

Planned timetable: 3-5pm Mon

This module is an introduction to the function of statistics and is specifically designed for mathematicians and so assumes knowledge of numbers, mathematical equations and central tendency. It is an essentially practical module which demonstrates statistical theory and tools through using SPSS for solving statistical problems.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 lectures (x 10 weeks) , 1 tutorial (x 10 weeks) 3 hours of scheduled revision week sessions

Scheduled learning hours: 65

Guided independent study hours: 135

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 1.5-hour Written Examination = 70%, Coursework = 30%


Re-assessment: 1.5-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr J N Frowley
Module teaching staff: Dr Jason Frowley
Module coordinator email jnf@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• - demonstrate an appreciation of the body of knowledge that constitutes statistics.
• - demonstrate a range of knowledge, ideas, practices, and techniques about, and associated with, statistics
• - relate statistics to a range of practical applications