Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 90-minute workshop weekly
1 x 60-minute supervised study weekly
Prerequisites
1 STAT1132 - Statistics 1
1a STAT2700 - Applied Statistics Laboratory
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a))
Enrolment not permitted
1 of BIOL2701, BIOL8741 has been successfully completed
Topic description

The purpose of the project is for the student to demonstrate the application of the methodology and techniques developed in previous topics(s) in the context of a substantial statistical analysis. As such, it is expected that the project will include: explicit identification of a substantive problem to be solved; data acquisition, entry and verification as appropriate; exploratory data analysis as appropriate; identification and correct application of appropriate statistical models and analyses; the production of a report documenting the project and its conclusions.

Educational aims

The purpose of the project is for the student to demonstrate the application of the methodology and techniques developed in the topic STAT2700 Applied Statistics Laboratory in the context of a substantial statistical analysis.

Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

  1. Have acquired experience in identifying the various techniques required
  2. Assess the validity of underlying assumptions
  3. Have the knowledge to implement analyses using modern statistical computing software
  4. Present informed and critical summaries