Postgraduate Course: Computing for Statistics (MATH11117)
Course Outline
| School | School of Mathematics |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 5 |
| Home subject area | Mathematics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | - Statistical modelling and motivation.
- Statistical computation using specialised software.
- Develops models and methods of regression modelling.
- Practical aspects of statistical modelling.
- Data analysis. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Familiarity with statistical modelling.
2. Ability to use specialised statistical software for data analysis, particularly regression analysis and analysis of variance.
3. Ability to interpret the results of statistical analyses.
4. Develop skills in applied statistics.
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Assessment Information
| Coursework 100% |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | CS |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Bruce Worton
Tel: (0131 6)50 4884
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Course secretary | Mrs Frances Reid
Tel: (0131 6)50 4883
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