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SC5202 - Quantitative Methods in Science
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
An introduction to experimental and survey design and analysis. Topics include the principles of sampling design; hypothesis generation for experiments; collection of data; manipulations and interpretation of data; statistical methods used in science; and the use of data in scientific reports.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate sound knowledge of the basic principles that underpin sample selection, experimental design, data management, statistical theories, exploratory data analysis, and statistical analysis using basic linear modelling;
- effectively integrate and execute statistical theories and processes using R and RStudio;
- create, retrieve, analyse, synthesise, and evaluate outputs produced from R and RStudio, including demonstrating rigorous workflow documentation;
- integrate statistical principles, methods, techniques and tools covered in this subject to plan and execute a statistical analysis.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Examination (College administered) - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Field report - (20%) - Individual.
| Assumed Knowledge: |
It would be advantageous for students to have a familiarity with how to use R (or have done the 'Getting Started with R module' within the JCU R Bootcamp). |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
BS2001 BS5001 BZ5001 BZ2001 SC2202 SC2209 |
Availabilities |
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| Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Professor Will Edwards |
| Lecturers: | Professor Will Edwards, Mr Tom Bruce, Mr Kevin Bairos-Novak, Dr Lyanne Brouwer. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Professor Will Edwards |
| Lecturers: | Professor Will Edwards, Mr Tom Bruce, Mr Kevin Bairos-Novak, Dr Lyanne Brouwer, Professor Yvette Everingham. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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