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Statistics for Research Workers (MAST90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Winter Term
Email: irg@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject is designed to provide students with detailed training in statistical methods as applied to the design and analysis of projects undertaken by postgraduate students, across all disciplines.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should:
- learn sound principles of design and research;
- acquire skills in the analysis of research;
- gain skills in the use of statistical software;
- develop the ability to assess published research critically from a statistical point of view.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
It is expected that participants will have studied mathematics at VCE level, or equivalent. Students must be enrolled in a Masters-Level program or above.
This subject will involve mathematical, statistical and computing skills.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have completed any of the following may not enrol in this subject for credit
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20005 | Statistics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST90044 | Thinking and Reasoning with Data | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST90058 | Elements of Statistics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students who have completed MAST10010 Data Analysis 1 or MAST10011 Experimental Design and Data Analysis must obtain subject coordinator’s approval before enrolling in this subject.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Up to 12 short exercises conducted during the subject, including the use of software (continuous assessment), involving a total of no more than 15 written pages (30%);
- A 1.5-hour examination at the conclusion of the subject (50%);
- A 1500-word assignment on the analysis and interpretation of quantitative data from an empirical research study (20%) to be submitted two weeks after completion of the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Winter Term
Principal coordinator Ian Gordon Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 8 days intensive: 48 hours (24 hours of lectures and 24 hours of practical classes) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 June 2017 to 11 July 2017 Last self-enrol date 30 June 2017 Census date 7 July 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 July 2017 Assessment period ends 14 July 2017 Winter Term contact information
Email: irg@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours. Classes will not be held on Wednesday for both weeks of the course.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022