MA50258: Applied statistics
Academic Year: | 2019/0 |
Owning Department/School: | Department of Mathematical Sciences |
Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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Before taking this module you must take XX50215
While taking this module you must take MA50259 AND take MA50260 |
Description: | Aims: To provide experience in Statistics, from the planning and design of studies, through practical analysis to the reporting of results. Learning Outcomes: * Interact with clients to understand the appropriate application of statistical methods to solve practical problems; * Grasp the "tricks of the trade" in the statistical analysis of data; * Write and present critical and informative reports of statistical analyses; * Apply the theory of GLMMs and study design to real data; Skills: Problem solving (T, F, A), computing (T, F, A), written communication (F, A) Content: Application of generalised linear mixed models in practical situations. Formulating statistical problems. Choosing an appropriate method of analysis, model-building, verification of assumptions. Working with real-life data. Presentation of results in an appropriate format. |
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MA50258 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Computer Science
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