Introduction to Statistics (6540.8)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Information Technology & Systems | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit may be cotaught with 6540 Introduction to Statistics.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify different types of variables and produce appropriate graphical displays and descriptive statistics;
2. Apply probability rules and concepts related to various probability distributions and sampling distributions;
3. Conduct statistical inference including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing using one sample and two sample t-tests;
4. Perform and interpret correlation and simple linear regression including inference for association between two quantitative variables; and
5. Perform analysis of variance for more than two quantitative variables and Chi-square tests for association between categorical variables.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
6275 Statistical Analysis & Decision Making G and 6540 Introduction to StatisticsEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | On-campus | Dr Sumaira Qureshi |
| 2026 | Bruce, ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Dr Sumaira Qureshi |
Required texts
Recommended textbook
De Veaux, Velleman and Bock (2014). Intro Stats (4th ed., Pearson New International Edition). Pearson .
You may access the textbook in the following ways:
- Purchase a textbook direct from the Pearson website:
- Purchase the eBook directly from the Pearson website:
- Borrow a copy from the library
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial intelligence
Guided - Students will be guided in how GenAI must/may be used in completing the assessment as detailed in the unit outline and assessment instructions. More detailed information can be found at GenAI and Assessment at UC.
Supplementary assessment
A supplementary assessment will usually only be offered to students who have failed a single unit in their final semester, achieving a final mark between 45–49%, and for whom the unit is required for course completion.
Grade Calculation
The final unit mark will be calculated by adding together the weighted scores of all assessment items (see section 5 for assessment items and weightings).
Your final grade will be calculated using the university's standard grading schema:
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| Grade | Numerical Grade# (%) |
|---|---|
| Pass (P) | 50 — 64 |
| Credit (CR) | 65 — 74 |
| Distinction (DI) | 75 — 84 |
| High Distinction (HD)## | 85 — 100 |
| #Final marks close to grade boundaries (i.e., 84%, 74%, 64%, 49%) may be moderated based on evidence of tutorial class engagement. This additional consideration will apply only to students who have demonstrated consistent and active participation throughout the semester. |
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UC students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
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Learner engagement
| Activities | Details | Hours |
| Weekly engagement with lecture recordings | 2 hours/week (11 weeks) | 22 |
| Weekly drop-in-sessions* | 2 hours/week (12 weeks) | 24 |
| Weekly tutorials | 2 hour/week (11 weeks) | 22 |
| Weekly study commitments in addition to the 3 items above | ≈2.5 hours/week (12 weeks) | 30 |
| Assessment 1: Real Life Scenario Analysis | Preparation and submission | 4 |
| Assessment 2.1: Online Quiz | Preparation and completion of an online quiz | 10 |
| Assessment 2.2: In-Class Quiz | Preparation and completion of an in-class quiz during regular allocated tutorial | 14 |
| Assessment 2.3: Online Quiz | Preparation and completion of an online quiz | 10 |
| Assessment 3: Final Report | preparation and submission | 14 |
| TOTAL | - | 150 |
*These two hours will be utilised for class activities, discussions about the weekly topics, and will also serve as drop-in sessions.
Participation requirements
Active participation in all learning activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and, in turn, the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may limit your ability to satisfactorily complete assessment items.
You are expected to attend a two-hour tutorial each week and to engage with the lecture recordings.
In accordance with University policy, students are expected to be available for all assessment items scheduled during the semester, including those held in the the examination period.
Required IT skills
All students are assumed to be able to:
- Read and print documents available on the unit website, primarily in Adobe PDF format
- Communicate effectively using email
- Use Microsoft Excel to create tables and graphs, and copy and paste them into a Word document in a clear and logical format
- Use basic Word skills, such as adding information to headers and formatting documents appropriately
- Convert a Word document to PDF for submission
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not applicable.
Additional information
Lecture attendance:
Students are expected to listen to the lecture recordings before attending their weekly on-campus drop-in sessions and tutorials. Tutorial activities will be based on the lecture content, and all lecture material is assessable.
Tutorial attendance:
Please note that tutorials will not be recorded and, together with the lecture content, contribute to assessment items.
Information for students:
All students are expected to regularly (at least weekly) check the unit's Canvas site for announcements. Regular monitoring of UC student email accounts is also essential, with the expectation that students will read emails received there on a weekly basis. Announcements posted on the Canvas site or sent via UC student email accounts will be considered communicated to the entire class.
Use of student email account:
In accordance with the University Email Policy, students must use their university email accounts when contacting the university regarding administrative or academic matters to ensure identity verification. All unit-related enquiries must be sent using a university student email account. For assistance accessing the university email account, students may contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au.
