IE1152 Statistics for Mathematicians
Academic year
2023 to 2024 Semester 1
Curricular information may be subject to change
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Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
10
SCQF level
SCQF level 7
Availability restrictions
This will be compulsory for students on the International Year One for Science (Maths track) programme.
Planned timetable
3-5pm Mon
Module Staff
Dr Jason Frowley
Module description
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.
Assessment pattern
1.5-hour Written Examination = 70%, Coursework = 30%
Re-assessment
1.5-hour Written Examination = 100%
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
33
Guided independent study hours
67
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