Undergraduate Program Subject Outline

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

http://my.uowdubai.ac.ae
Subject Code: STAT 291 Subject Name: Engineering Statistics
No of Credit Points: 3
Session: Autumn Year: 2017 Section: N/A
Pre-requisite(s): Math 142 Co-requisite(s): N/A

LECTURE INFORMATION FINAL EXAM PASSING REQUIREMENT: 40%

Day: Sunday
Time: 8:30 – 10:30
Location: KV14-125

Tutorial Information

Day: Thursday
Time: 14:30-16:30
Location: KV14-G09
Lecturer’s Name: Dr. Assane Lo
Building & Office No: Block 15 Office 2-04
E-mail Address: assanelo@uowdubai.ac.ae
Consultation Days and Sunday: 10:30 – 12:30 or by appointment
Times: Tuesday: 10:00 – 13:00 or by appointment
Wednesday: 10:30 – 13:30 or by appointment
Subject Coordinator: Dr. Assane Lo
Tutor’s Name: El Khouly, A
Building & Office No: KV5-106
E-mail Address: ElKhouly@uowdubai.ac.ae
Consultation Days and
Times: TBA

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 1 SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
This subject is primarily for Bachelors of Engineering students. It covers an introduction
to statistical computing and statistical techniques including mathematical models for
describing variation in experimental situations.

2 LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successful completion of this subject, students should be able to perform the
following tasks:
1. Summarize, apply and interpret exploratory data analysis and present the conclusion of
statistical analysis in the context of the application.
2. Explain basic concept of hypothesis testing and estimation
3. Analyze categorical data and proportion
4. Select appropriate models and procedures for practical problems.
5. Implement parametric and nonparametric statistical procedures for single
and multiple samples using SPSS and/or Excel.

3 SUBJECT SCHEDULE
Session Lecture Topic(s)

Week 1 Introduction
Treatment of Data

Pareto Diagrams and Dot Diagrams,

Frequency Distributions
Graphs of frequency distributions,

Stem-and-leaf display

Week 2 Descriptive measures, Quartiles, Percentiles, boxplots

The calculation of mean and variance (incl: Measures of center,
Measures of variation

Probability

Sample Space and Events, Axioms of Probability

Addition Rule

Conditional Probability

Multiplication Rule, Independence , Bayes' Theorem

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 Discrete Probability Distributions
Week 3 Discrete Random variables
Cumulative Distribution Functions
Mean and Variance
Discrete Uniform Distribution
Binomial Distribution, Geometric Distribution
Week 4 Hypergeometric Distribution, Poisson Distribution

Continuous Probability Distributions

Continuous Random Variables

Probability Density Functions

Cumulative Distribution Functions

Mean and Variance

Week 5 Continuous Uniform Distribution

The Normal Distribution

Normal Approximation to the Binomial and Poisson Distribution

Exponential Distribution

End of Exam Materials

Week 6 Sampling distributions

Populations and samples
Sampling distribution of the mean
Sampling distribution of variance
Week 7 Inferences Concerning Means
Point and interval estimation concerning mean
Testing hypotheses concerning mean
Week 8 Testing hypotheses concerning one mean
Relation between testing hypotheses and confidence intervals
Week 9 Inference concerning two population means
Inferences Concerning Proportions
Estimation and hypotheses concerning one proportion
Week 10 Curve Fitting
The method of least square
Inference based on least square estimators
Week 11 Regression Correlation

End of Exam 2 Materials

Week 12 Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

Some general principles,
Nonparametric Tests
Week 13 Nonparametric Tests

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 Introduction, The sign test, The Rank-Sum tests (Mann-Whitney test)
Review
4 TEXTS
4.1 REQUIRED TEXTS

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (9TH EDITION)

by Ronald E. Walpole and Raymond H. Myers

Required texts can be purchased from the University Bookshop.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE: The University of Wollongong in Dubai complies with UAE Federal Law No. (7)
of 2002 pertaining to Copyrights and Neighboring Rights. Severe penalties apply for copyright
violations. No copied materials will be allowed on campus, except where permitted as per UAE
Federal Law No. (7) of 2002. Any copied materials that violate UAE Laws or UOWD Policies will be
confiscated in the first instance and disciplinary actions may be taken against the person(s) involved.

4.2 RECOMMENDED READINGS

• Moore, David S., McCabe, George P., Introduction to the Practice of
Statistics, 4th Edition, 2003, W.H. Freeman, New York, USA.
• J.M. Utts & R.F. Heckard, Mind on Statistics, 2nd Edition, 2004. Brookes/Cole, CA, USA.

All of the recommended readings above are available at the UOWD Library located on
the first floor in Block 14.

4.3 LECTURE NOTES

All teaching materials can be downloaded from Moodle or from: https://myuowdubai.ac.ae

5 ASSESSMENT
5.1 ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcome Measures (Elements of
Assessment)
1. Summarize, apply and interpret exploratory data
analysis and present the conclusion of statistical
analysis in the context of the application.
2. Explain basic concept of hypothesis testing and
estimation
3. Analyze categorical data and proportion
4. Select appropriate models and procedures for
practical problems. Major Exams,
5. Implement parametric and nonparametric Final, Quizzes,
statistical procedures for single Tutorials/labs
and multiple samples using SPSS and/or Excel.

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 5.2 ASSESSMENT TASKS
Assessment Task: Tests (x2)
Type: Individual
Description: Exam
Learning Outcome Measured: 1,2,3,4,5
Total Marks: 100 each
Weighting: 2X25% = 50%
Due Date: See section 3
Hand in to: Lecturer

OUTLINE AND REQUIREMENTS

Tests are done during class times in accordance with the schedule. Tests will cover
subject material up to the time of the test. Tests will be conducted in ‘exam’ conditions
and students must strictly follow the examination rules. Tests will be two hours. Test
will be conducted during lecture time.

MARKING CRITERIA
Marks will be based on the students’ performance of the assigned tests. Test results
will be returned to students within a maximum period of one week following the test
date. All results will be posted online. Students are responsible for verifying the
accuracy of the posted results.

Assessment Task: Quizzes

Type: Individual
Learning Outcome Measured: 1,2,3,4,5
Total Marks: 40
Weighting: 10%
Date, Time and Location: See section 3

OUTLINE AND REQUIREMENTS

Quizzes are done during tutorial in accordance with the schedule. Quizzes will be 15
minutes-25 minutes. Quizzes with be given at random time during the tutorials. There
will be about 7 quizzes during the semester (dates will be announced by the tutor). The
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 material covered in the quiz will be announced accordingly. There will be strictly NO
make-up quizzes regardless of whether the excuse for missing the quiz is legitimate or
not.

MARKING CRITERIA
Marks will be based on the students’ performance of the assigned quiz. Quiz results will be
returned to students within a maximum period of one week following the test date. All results
will be posted online. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of the posted
results.

Assessment Task: Homework Assignments

Type: Individual
Learning Outcome Measured: 1,2,3,4,5
Total Marks: 20
Weighting: 5%
Date, Time and Location: See section 3

OUTLINE AND REQUIREMENTS

Homework will be assigned at the end of every lecture pertaining to the topic discussed
in the Lecture. Students are required to complete the homework individually and this
homework will be graded during the tutorials

MARKING CRITERIA
The tutor will grade the homework assigned for the tutorial. The marks for the
homework will be posted online weekly and students are responsible for verifying the
accuracy of the posted results.

Assessment Task: Final Exam

Learning Outcome Measured: 1,2,3,4,5
Total Marks: 140
Weighting: 35%
Date: To be held during the official examination period.
Please refer to the Exam Timetable available on the Student
Online Resources website Moodle or
(http://my.uowdubai.ac.ae) closer to the exam period.

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 5.3 GRADES AWARDED
The approved grades of performance and associated ranges of marks for undergraduate subjects
are:
High Distinction (HD) 85 – 100%
Distinction (D) 75 – 84%
Credit (C) 65 – 74%
Pass (P) 50 – 64%50%
Pass Supplementary(PS) 0 – 49%(and not meeting the attendance requirements)
Fail (F) Not meeting the final exam passing requirements – see the Assessment Policy
PP-REG-DB-2.1
Technical Fail (TF)

5.4 SATISFACTORY COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for a grade of Pass (P) or better in this subject, students must
achieve the minimum required mark in the Final Examination (see page 1 for required
score); students who obtain a composite mark greater than or equal to 50% but do not satisfy
the Final Examination minimum pass requirements in the final examination will be awarded a
“Technical Fail” grade.

Students must ‘reasonably’ complete all assessment tasks (including the required score for
the Final Examination,) and submit these as specified in the subject outline. ‘Reasonable’
completion of an assessment task will be determined based on the instructions given to the
student including: word length, demonstration of research and analysis where required,
adherence to the Plagiarism Policy guidelines, and completion of each section/component of
the assessment. Failure to ‘reasonably’ complete any assessment tasks to the standard
specified above may result in a Fail grade awarded for the subject.

6 RELEVANT POLICIES AND DOCUMENTS

All students must read and be familiar with the following UOWD policies and documents,
which are available on the Student Online Resources (my.uowdubai.ac.ae) website by
following the Policies link:

 Academic Grievance – Students

 Assessment Policy

 Attendance Policy

 Code of Conduct – Library Users

 Code of Practice – Students

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  Copyright Policy

 Information Literacies Rule

 Library Regulations

 Minimum Rate of Progress

 Music, Video and Software Piracy

 Plagiarism Policy

 Plagiarism – Acknowledgement Practice

 Rules – Campus Access and Order

 Rules for Student Conduct and Discipline

 Rules for use of ITTS Facilities

 Special Consideration Policy

7 SASS
SASS (Student Academic Support Services) is a program committed to assisting students
in developing their academic skills and getting the most out of their studies. As part of their
services, SASS provides Peer Tutoring Program and Academic Workshops.

For further information contact, please contact:

SASS Admin Assistant
Room 032A, Block 5.
SASS@uowdubai.ac.ae
Ph: + 971 4 390 0602

8 PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is a serious offense that can lead to expulsion from the university. Students must
be familiar with the Plagiarism policy which outlines the procedure that will be followed in case
of plagiarism. For more information please refer to the Plagiarism policy available on the
Student Online Resources website Moodle or (http://my.uowdubai.ac.ae– follow the Policies
link).

8.1 TURNITIN
NOT APPLICABLE

8.2 REFERENCING & IN-TEXT CITATION & UOWD RULES & POLICIES
For information about Referencing and In-Text Citation, as well as a guide to some of the
UOWD Rules and Policies, please go to the Student Online Resources website Moodle or
(http://my.uowdubai.ac.ae) and click on the POLICIES link. You will find the required

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 information under the letter “S” for “Subject Outline Information”.

9 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance in this subject is compulsory. Failure to attend all tutorials and computer labs as
per the Student Attendance Policy may result in a FAIL grade. Students are strongly
encouraged to become familiar with this policy (which can be found on the Online Resources
website at my.uowdubai.ac.ae).

10 TUTORIAL/COMPUTER LAB ENROLMENTS

All students must sign up for one tutorial and/or computer lab in Week 1. Admission to a
tutorial/computer lab will not be possible unless the student’s name is on the Attendance List
for that class. No changes will be allowed once a student has enrolled in a tutorial/computer
lab.

11 SUPPLEMENTARY ASSESSMENTS
A supplementary assessment may be offered to students whose performance in this subject is
close (45-49 or TF) to that required to pass the subject, and are otherwise identified as meriting
an offer of a supplementary assessment. The precise form of a supplementary assessment will
be determined at the time the offer of a supplementary is made.

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