STA201 Subject Outline

Subject Outline
STA201 - Scientific Statistics
Table of Contents
Subject Summary ...................................................................................................................2
Subject Coordinator ...............................................................................................................2
Subject Coordinator ..................................................................................................2
Email ..........................................................................................................................2
Phone .........................................................................................................................2
Campus ......................................................................................................................2
Building/Room number ............................................................................................2
Consultation procedures ..........................................................................................2
Subject Overview....................................................................................................................2
Abstract......................................................................................................................2
Learning outcomes....................................................................................................3
Subject content .........................................................................................................3
Key subjects...............................................................................................................3
Subject Schedule & Delivery ..................................................................................................3
Prescribed text...........................................................................................................3
Class/tutorial times and location .............................................................................4
Schedule ....................................................................................................................5
Learning materials.....................................................................................................6
Learning, teaching and support strategies ..............................................................6
Recommended student time commitment .............................................................7
Assessment Items ...................................................................................................................7
Essential requirements to pass this subject.............................................................7
Items ..........................................................................................................................8
Numeracy Quiz.............................................................................................8
Online Quizzes..............................................................................................9
Assignment 1: Descriptive Stat and Probability .......................................11
Assignment 2: Statistical Inference ...........................................................12
Practical Exam............................................................................................14
Final Exam ..................................................................................................16
Assessment Information ......................................................................................................18
Academic integrity ..................................................................................................18
Referencing..............................................................................................................19
How to submit your assessment items ..................................................................19
Online submission process........................................................................19
Alternative submission process ................................................................19
Extensions................................................................................................................20
How to apply for special consideration..................................................................20
Penalties for late submission..................................................................................20
Resubmission ..........................................................................................................21
Feedback processes ................................................................................................21
Assessment return...................................................................................................21
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Student Feedback & Learning Analytics ..............................................................................21
Evaluation of subjects .............................................................................................21
Changes and actions based on student feedback .................................................22
Learning analytics ...................................................................................................22
Services & Support ...............................................................................................................22
Develop your study skills ........................................................................................22
Library Services .......................................................................................................22
Policies & Regulations ..........................................................................................................22
Subject Outline as a reference document..............................................................23
Subject Summary
STA201 - Scientific Statistics

Session 2 2020
Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences
School of Computing and Mathematics
Distance Mode
Credit Points 8
Welcome to a new session of study at Charles Sturt University. Please refer to the University's
Acknowledgement of Country (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/acknowledgement-of-
country).
Subject Coordinator
Subject Coordinator Col Sharp

Email csharp@csu.edu.au
Phone (02) 63384213
Campus Bathurst
Building/Room number 1292/3-16
Consultation procedures
Email is the best way to contact me. Please send a brief message regarding the issue and
include the subject name and code in your email – it really helps to know which class you
belong to, before I respond to your query. If you prefer to phone me that is fine, but please
leave a message if I am not there at the time – I will give you a call back as soon as I can.
Subject Overview
Abstract
Statistics is the science and art of making decisions in the presence of variability. This subject
provides a foundation in the basic practice of statistics. The subject's orientation is towards

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the sciences and covers both experimental and observational data. The emphasis is on
understanding statistical concepts and applying acquired skills to data interpretation by the
use of a modern software package.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
• be able to explain standard uses of statistics in the media and in scientific papers, and
determine whether the statistical methodology and conclusions drawn are
appropriate;
• be able to use a statistical package to summarise data graphically and numerically and
analyse data appropriately, and interpret the output;
• be able to calculate and interpret probabilities, and use standard discrete and
continuous probability distributions;
• be able to explain the concepts of statistical inference, and apply these to confidence
intervals and tests of hypotheses;
• be able to evaluate if the assumptions underlying statistical techniques are valid in a
given scenario; and
• be able to apply basic principles of experimental design, such as determination of
appropriate sample sizes, randomisation and blocking.
Subject content
Information regarding the subject’s content is outlined below in the Schedule.
Key subjects
Passing a key subject is one of the indicators of satisfactory academic progress through your
course. You must pass the key subjects in your course at no more than two attempts. The first
time you fail a key subject you will be at risk of exclusion; if you fail a second time you will be
excluded from the course.
The Academic Progress Policy (https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00250) sets out

the requirements and procedures for satisfactory academic progress, for the exclusion of
students who fail to progress satisfactorily and for the termination of enrolment for students
who fail to complete in the maximum allowed time.
Subject Schedule & Delivery
Prescribed text
The textbooks required for each of your enrolled subjects can also be found via the Student
Portal Textbooks (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/textbooks) page.
Required reading/resources
The primary learning resources for this subject (available on the Interact2 site) are the:
Study Guide; and

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Tutorial Manual.
If you wish to have more details of the relevant theory and practice questions, you are
recommended to get a copy of the recommended textbook:
Moore, D.S., Notz, W.I. and Fligner, M.A. (2018), The Basic Practice of Statistics (8th ed).
Macmillan Science & Educ. USA . ISBN-10: 1-319-04257-0; ISBN-13: 978-1-319-04257-8
The textbook may be purchased at: https://www.macmillanihe.com/page/detail/the-basic-

practice-of-statistics/?k=9781319187637&loc=au&priceCode=au
(https://www.macmillanihe.com/page/detail/the-basic-practice-of-
statistics/?k=9781319187637&loc=au≺iceCode=au)
Suggested readings for the 8th edition are available in the Schedule below.
Older editions are also acceptable. Readings for older editions are provided in Interact2.
If you cannot get a copy, other introductory level statistics textbooks can also be used.
Calculator
You will require a scientific calculator capable of carrying out statistical functions. You will
need to be proficient in its use in order to reach the level of performance required for
adequate completion of the final examination. You will also need to retain the manual for your
calculator. If you have lost the manual, a copy can usually be found quickly via a web search.
Note that only scientific calculators are allowed in examination. A list of possible calculators
are available from educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/rules-and-
processes/approved-calculators. If you do not own a scientific calculator yet we recommend
CASIO fx-82AU PLUS II,

CASIO fx-100AU PLUS, or
SHARP EL-531XH
R Commander
You will need access to the statistical software package known as the R Commander, which is
based on the software known as R. Instructions for R Commander will be provided on the
subject site. Please READ the instructions.
As well as being available on the University's computers, R Commander can be downloaded
from the Web to a home computer at no cost. Versions are available for both Macs and PCs.
An alternative to running R Commander on your own computer is to use the Virtual Desktop to
remotely connect to the university's computers and run R Commander that way. A URL for info
and access is www.csu.edu.au/division/dit/staff/training/self-help/desktop-computing-and-
printing/virtual-desktop-horizon.
Class/tutorial times and location

Your class times can be found at Timetable @ CSU (http://timetable.csu.edu.au/), noting that a
timetable may not apply to this online offering. Find out how to use Timetable @ CSU via the
Student Portal Class Timetable (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/timetable)
page.

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Schedule
Week Text Asssessment
Week Topic Tutorial
Commencing Reference Due Date
Numeracy
Topic 1 Descriptive Tutorial
1 13 July Ch 1-2 quiz due Sun
Statistics 1
20 July
Online quiz 1
Tutorial
2 20 July Topic 2 Basic probability Ch 6, 13 due Sun 26
2
July
Ch 3, 12, Tutorial
3 27 July Topic 3 Random variables
14 3
Census
Date: 9 Aug
Topic 4 Sampling Tutorial
4 3 Aug Ch 15
distributions 4 Online quiz 2
due Sun 9
Aug
Assignment 1
Topic 5 Confidence Ch 16-20, Tutorial
5 10 Aug due Sun 16
intervals 22 5
Aug
Topic 6 Hypothesis testing Ch 16-20, Tutorial

6 17 Aug
Mid Session Break 22 6
7 24 Aug Mid Session Break
8 31 Aug Mid Session Break
Online quiz 3
Topic 7 Inferences based on Ch 21, Tutorial
9 7 Sept due Sun 13
two independent samples 23-24 7
Sept
Topic 8 Analysis of variance Tutorial

10 14 Sept Ch 27
(ANOVA) 8
Assignment 2
Tutorial
11 21 Sept Topic 9 Chi-squared tests Ch 25 due Sun 27
9
Sept
Practical
Tutorial
12 28 Sept Topic 10 Linear regression Ch 4, 26 Exam due
10
Sun 4 Oct
Topic 11 Experimental Tutorial Public

13 5 Oct Ch 8-9
design 11 Holiday 5 Oct

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Online quiz 4
14 12 Oct Revision due Wed 14
Oct
15 19 Oct Exam period
16 26 Oct Exam period
* Chapter references are to the textbook: Moore, Notz and Fligner, The Basic Practice of
Statistics (8th ed). Readings for older editions are available in Interact2.
Learning materials
Details of learning materials that support your success in this subject can be found in the
Interact2 Subject Site.
Learning, teaching and support strategies

All of your subject materials are available on the Interact2 site. The subject materials have
been written specifically to guide you through the subject. You should check the Interact2 site
at least weekly for postings, announcements, lecture information and other resources that will
assist your studies or additional information and resources vital to your success in the subject.
All the on-campus lectures will be recorded. You are expected to watch all of them. Each week,
you are expected to first read the relevant chapter in the Study Guide, followed by watching
the lecture recordings. If needed, read the textbook for further details. Then, you attempt the
tutorial questions. More exercises are available in the textbook. In addition, an one-hour
online class will be held each week. The online classes will mainly focus on tutorial questions
and allow you to ask questions. The details about the online classes will be provided later.
Studying at university does not mean studying alone. Take advantage of collective wisdom
and post your questions to the subject discussion forum. Students are strongly encouraged to
read the posts and discuss the questions as others' questions are sometimes yours as well. I
will check the Discussion Forum two or three times a week.
Practice is the key to success in this subject. The assessment items are designed to help your
learning of the material. Make sure you allow enough time to have a proper preparation and
attempt at each task. You are, of course, welcome to contact me at any point to assist you.
You must have R Commander installed to complete the assessment items. You are highly
encouraged to have it installed even before the session commences. If you have difficulties
installing it, please contact me as soon as possible.
Use the subject schedule above to plan your studies over the session.
Early engagement
It is helpful to have some small tasks to complete early in the session so that you know what is
expected from you and have a focus on the subject from the very first day. I have set a
numeracy quiz and the first online quiz in the first two weeks as part of your assessment. The
numeracy quiz is designed to let you determine if you have the required mathematical skills.

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You must pass the numeracy quiz (obtain 100%). Otherwise you are encouraged to withdraw
from STA201 and take SSS076 Introduction to Statistics (https://www.csu.edu.au/studylink/
subjects/mathematics-statistics/sss076) instead. If you don’t attempt these quizzes or do
poorly, I may contact you by phone or email to have a chat about study and see if there are any
issues that I can help with.
Other resources
If you have difficulties in this subject you should first contact your lecturer for help. You may
also contact Academic Skills Advisers to improve your skills in mathematics and/or statistics.
Appointments can be made via this link: https://www.csu.edu.au/current-students/learning-
resources/build-your-skills/academic-skills-help.
Recommended student time commitment

This is a standard 8 point subject, meaning that you should spend a total of between 140-160
hours engaged in learning and assessment activities. Each week you should spend around 9 -
11 hours studying this subject – obviously some weeks may require more time than other
depending on how you work – but the following is a guide for your information.
Activity Time (Each Week)

Studying the indicated topic and textbook 2 hours
Watching lecture recordings 3 hours
Attending online class 1 hour
Attempting tutorial questions 1 hour
Participating on the discussion forum 1 hour
Preparation of assessments 2 hours
Assessment Items
Essential requirements to pass this subject

You must obtain at least 50% in both the total mark and the final examination mark in
order to pass this subject. You must also obtain a satisfactory (SY) grade in the Numeracy
Quiz.
If you marginally fail these pass criteria you are entitled to a second chance in the following
circumstances:
1. You are eligible for an Additional Assignment (AA) if you submitted all assessment
items, passed the exam (i.e. you scored 50% or above) but received an overall mark
between 45 and 49; OR
2. You are eligible for an Additional Examination (AE) if you submitted all assessment
items (including the final exam) but failed the exam (e.g. you scored less than

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50%) and received an overall mark of 45 or above.
Items
Item Return
Title Value Due Date*
No. Date**
SY/ Not
1 Numeracy Quiz 20-Jul-2020
US returned
2 Online Quizzes 10% Variable -
Assignment 1: Descriptive Stat and

3 10% 16-Aug-2020 04-Sep-2020
Probability
4 Assignment 2: Statistical Inference 10% 27-Sep-2020 20-Oct-2020
5 Practical Exam 10% 04-Oct-2020 -
To be
6 Final Exam 60% -
advised
* Due date is the last date for assessment items to be received at the University
** Applies only to assessment items submitted by the due date
Assessment item 1 - Numeracy Quiz

Value: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Due Date: 20-Jul-2020
Return Date: Not returned
Submission method options: Interact2 Test
TASK
Students are required to complete a numeracy quiz that will provide you with resources to
learn the skills required for STA201. Students must score 100% on the quiz to receive a
satisfactory (SY) grade for this assessment.
• Content: The test will cover 13 different topics (e.g. order of operations, percentages,
fractions to decimals, etc.). Each topic is worth 1 mark.
• Attempts: You may attempt this quiz as many times as you wish. The highest grade is
counted. You have two hours to complete an attempt.
• Preparation: It is not necessary to study for this test. Resources will be provided on each
topic within the test to assist you in answering the questions.
RATIONALE
This assessment task does not directly assess a specific learning outcome but is a requirement
for passing the subject.
This quiz has been included to assess whether students have the assumed mathematical
knowledge required for this subject.

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Students without the proper mathematical skills are likely to struggle with the contents of this
subject. Hence, if you cannot achieve a SY grade, you are encouraged to withdraw from the
subject and take a study link subject SSS076: Introduction to Statistics
(https://www.csu.edu.au/studylink/subjects/mathematics-statistics/sss076) before re-taking
STA201. Students who obtain a SY grade but struggle with this assessment should immediately
seek help from one of the Academic Skills Advisers (https://www.csu.edu.au/current-students/
learning-resources/build-your-skills/academic-skills-help/numeracy).
I would strongly recommend students attempt this quiz immediately. Do not wait until the due
date. This will allow time for students to work on building their maths skills prior to the due
date by which the 100% score must be achieved.
MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS

The quiz consists of multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank questions which will be computer
marked. The test will cover 13 different topics. In each topic, one question from the question
bank will be provided. If you answer one correctly, you will receive 1 mark for the topic.
You must achieve 13 marks (100%) in order to receive a SY grade.
REQUIREMENTS
The student needs access to the Internet to complete the quiz.
You are recommended to have a pen, a piece of paper and a calculator before attempting the
quiz.
Assessment item 2 - Online Quizzes

Value: 10%
Due Date: Variable Date
Return Date: -
Submission method options: Interact2 Test
TASK
There will be 4 online quizzes, worth 2.5% each. They are available from Interact2 under “Test
Centre” and should be completed outside of class.
The quizzes are designed to assist your learning in the following ways:
• Ability to schedule your assessments: Each quiz is available for two weeks. You may
complete it at any time within this window. This allows you to schedule and negotiate
your planned assessment submission dates in response to your individual
circumstances.
• Two attempts: The better of your two attempts will count. Incorrect responses will be
indicated when you submit your first attempt - this will give you a chance to learn from
the mistakes before your second attempt. The questions are drawn randomly from a
pool and so you will get different questions each time (and different from those
obtained by other people).
• Generous completion time: Once you begin a task, you will have 2 hours to complete
it. You should be able to complete the task in much less time. Once the 2 hours have
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passed, the quiz will automatically close and the attempt will be automatically
submitted. Force completion is off – meaning that if you accidentally close your
browser, your quiz is not submitted and you can resume from the last saved question.
The timer continues while the browser is closed.
• Feedback: Information about what questions you are graded right or wrong is
available immediately after completion. From after the due date, full feedback on each
question (including what answer is correct). Use this to help learn. Full feedback can
be seen by clicking the mark in My Grades or looking at the quiz again.
The availability of the tests for each online quiz are in the table below.
Related
Quiz Open Due Date Topics
Tutorials
13 July 26 July Topic 1: Descriptive Statistics (You will need to
1 1
(Mon) (Sun) access R Commander to answer some of this)
27 July Topics 2 and 3: Basic Probability and Random

2 9 Aug (Sun) 2, 3, 4
(Mon) Variables
31 Aug 13 Sept Topics 4, 5 and 6: Sampling Distributions,

3 5, 6, 7
(Mon) (Sun) Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing
1 Oct 14 Oct Topics 7, 9 and 10: Inferences based on two

4 8, 10, 11
(Thu) (Wed) samples, Chi-squared Tests and Linear Regression
You are expected to summarise and analyse data, interpret results and calculate probabilities.
You are recommended to use R Commander to ease the calculations.
Since full feedback is available after the due date, extensions are not possible.
RATIONALE
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
appropriate.
analyse data appropriately, and interpret the output.
continuous probability distributions.
intervals and tests of hypotheses.
given scenario.
These tasks are quick and short. They are designed to encourage you to work regularly during
the session. They provide quick (or automatic) feedback and thus give you some information
on how you are progressing.

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There are ten (10) questions in each quiz. All questions are multiple choice questions, 0.25
marks are awarded for a correct answer, 0 marks are awarded for an incorrect answer. All
questions are marked automatically. The total mark for each quiz is 2.5.
Grade allocations:
Marks for all questions will be totalled and grades awarded based on percentage of the total
available marks. (FL <50%; PS 50-64%; CR 65-74%; DI 75-84%; HD 85-100%)
Assessment item 3 - Assignment 1: Descriptive Stat and

Probability
Value: 10%
Due Date: 16-Aug-2020
Return Date: 04-Sep-2020
Submission method options: EASTS (online)
TASK
Use the techniques of Topics 1, 2 and 3 to summarise and describe a data set, estimate
probabilities and percentiles, represent the outcomes of experiments with random variables
and distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables.
The full task for assignment 1 is available at this location (https://doms.csu.edu.au/csu/file/

97c3a83c-5e75-47b7-a338-bfa07c332a56/1/
STA201%20202060%20Assignment%201%20FINAL.pdf).
RATIONALE
• be able to explain standard uses of Statistics in the media and in scientific papers, and
appropriate.
• be able to use a statistical package to: summarise data graphically and numerically
and analyse data appropriately, and interpret the output.
given scenario.

All questions in this assignment involve problems with a sequence of several steps. These are
marked using the following criteria:
Criteria Description
Arithmetic, algebra and calculations are correct (except possibly with
Correctness
some minor rounding errors).
Process/ Method The indicated/ correct method is selected and carried out completely.

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You have made it clear what you have done using an appropriate mix of
Communication/
text, mathematical notation, neat diagrams, code excerpts and computer
Working
outputs.
The mark for each question is determined by the proportion of your solution that satisfies
these criteria. A general guideline is provided below:
Full Marks Partial Marks Zero Marks

Method
and
Correct answer with incomplete
Correct answer written as a clear response solution
working which lacks the
to the original question. Full worked are
appropriate notation or
solutions provided that are clear, incorrect.
reasoning. OR Incorrect or
adequate and legible and use the correct No
partially correct answer with
mathematical notation and reasoning, working to
working that uses the correct
with neat diagrams, code excerpts and arrive at
method and appropriate notation
computer output where appropriate. the
and reasoning.
solution is
shown.
The application of these general principles to each individual question is given with the
questions themselves. Please read them to maximise your marks.
Grade allocations:
Marks for all questions will be totalled and grades awarded based on a percentage of the total
PRESENTATION
The assignment should be neatly handwritten or typed. All working must be displayed, and
the results of your calculations should be interpreted in one or two sentences in English.
Assessment item 4 - Assignment 2: Statistical Inference

Value: 10%
Due Date: 27-Sep-2020
Return Date: 20-Oct-2020
TASK
Use the techniques of Topics 4, 5, 6 and 7 to apply various sampling distributions and make
inferences about a single sample or two samples.
The full task for assignment 2 is available at this location (https://doms.csu.edu.au/csu/

file/7b3d2693-f67a-48f8-892b-69e10c400cd4/1/
STA201%20202060%20Assignment%202%20FINAL.pdf).

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RATIONALE
given scenario.

All questions in this assignment involve problems with a sequence of several steps. These are
marked using the following criteria:
Correctness
Communication/
Working
outputs.
Full Marks Partial Marks Zero Marks

Method
and
Correct answer with incomplete
Correct answer written as a clear response solution
and reasoning.
solution is
shown.
The application of these general principles to each individual question is given with the
questions themselves. Please read them to maximise your marks.
Grade allocations:

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PRESENTATION
The assignment should be neatly handwritten or typed. All working must be displayed, and
the results of your calculations should be interpreted in one or two sentences in English.
Assessment item 5 - Practical Exam

Value: 10%
Due Date: 04-Oct-2020
Duration: 50 minutes
Submission method options: Alternative submission method
REQUIREMENTS
The practical exam is designed to mainly assess your ability of using a statistical package to
summarise and analyse data. It is open book, meaning any textbook, study guide or lecture
notes are permitted as well as a calculator.
Content: The practical exam mainly covers material from Topic 8 (Analysis of Variance),
although some of the concepts from earlier chapters may be assessed as well. More precisely,
you will be given a data set that can be analysed using Analysis of Variance and then asked
questions about it. For example, describe the data, perform a hypothesis test, find confidence
intervals, check assumptions, etc.
Date and time: You can complete the practical examination anytime between 00:01 on 28
September (Monday) and 23:59 on 4 October 2020 (Sunday). Once started, you will have 50
minutes to complete the task.
Access to exam: The practical exam will be available from the Interact2 Subject Site for this
subject. Look for the "Test Centre" tab.
Use of R Commander: During the 50 minutes you are expected to perform some analysis
using R Commander. Therefore you will need access to it (eg from your own laptop or from the
computers at campus). You will not be required to take screen shots or copy from R
Commander's output in any way. You will be required to answer questions about the output
that R Commander produces. Before you start the 50 minutes, get R Commander started up
and ready to go. You may use anything from the overview screen before starting the timer if
you wish.
Other details:
There will be a sample practical exam available beforehand - you should attempt this to get
practice with the system.
You can attempt the practical exam only once. However, you may attempt the sample
practical exam as many times as you like, and ask any questions about it.
The practical exam is a mixture of multiple choice questions and questions requiring a
numerical answer.

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Results and feedback will be released on 6 October after the practical exam has closed and
grading has been completed. This enables us a period of time to validate the grades before
releasing them. In order not to delay the release of results and feedback, extensions are thus
NOT possible.
The quiz will automatically submit after 50 minutes. Force completion is off – meaning that if
you accidentally close your browser, your quiz is not submitted and you can resume from the
last saved question. The timer continues while the browser is closed.
Further details will be given closer to the date.
RATIONALE
given scenario.

The practical exam will be computer marked.
• There are 30 questions. Each question is worth 0.33 marks for a total of 10 marks.
• For multiple choice questions, full marks are awarded for a correct answer, 0 marks
are awarded for an incorrect answer.
• For numerical fill-in-the-blank questions: full marks are awarded for a correct answer,
0 marks are awarded for an incorrect answer. Since the questions are computer
marked, numeric answers must be exact to get the marks. Therefore take careful note
of any rounding requirements.
Grade allocations:
Marks for all questions will be totalled and grades awarded based on the percentage of the
total available marks. (FL <50%; PS 50-64%; CR 65-74%; DI 75-84%; HD 85-100%)
MATERIAL PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY
• Online practical exam (available from the Interact2 Subject Site).

• Computer with internet access and R Commander on it (applies to internal students
only).
MATERIAL PROVIDED BY THE STUDENT
• Computer with internet access and R Commander on it (applies to online students).

• Any scientific calculator.
• Open Book Exam - any written/printed material allowed.

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• A blank working paper and pen/pencil for working.
Assessment item 6 - Final Exam

Value: 60%
Due Date: To be advised. Your exam timetable (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/exams/exam-
timetable) will be released via the Student Portal. Check dates for the exam period and your
responsibilities (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/exams).
Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes
REQUIREMENTS
UPDATE to exam based on COVID-19.
****Owing to uncertainties around COVID-19 it is unclear at this point whether your final
examination will be a paper undertaken under invigilation or an online examination. You will
be notified in relation to this as soon as possible.
Students must obtain a pass in the examination to pass the subject.
There are five (5) questions in the exam. All questions are to be attempted and are of equal
value (20 marks each for a total of 100). Values of parts of questions will be indicated.
Included with the exam will be a copy of all necessary statistical tables and a table of
formulae. Although this is a "closed book" examination, you will be allowed to bring in one
double-sided A4 page of handwritten or typed notes as an aid. This can contain any material
you wish. It is recommended that you put definitions and a few key worked examples on it.
The idea behind a sheet is that you do not have to remember all the details, but have to
carefully choose what you can fit on a small piece of paper.
The sample exam is available HERE (https://doms.csu.edu.au/csu/file/

95e815d9-6f60-4bfd-b8b4-cfd223b43577/1/STA201_SampleExam.pdf) and in the subject
site. This gives an indication of the style and structure of your exam. It also provides some
practice. There are also some banks of revision questions too. (The revision papers are NOT
the same style as your exam, but they do provide useful revision and practice). The same
statistical tables and table of formulae that appear in the sample exam will appear in the
actual exam. Marking criteria and solutions of the sample exam can be found in the same pdf
file.
You MUST bring in a scientific calculator. See below for a list of approved calculators.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of the requirements for completing the
exam and that you attend the exam site on the correct time and date. The School of
Computing and Mathematics will not accept misreading the exam time as grounds for
misadventure.

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RATIONALE
appropriate.
given scenario.
• be able to apply basic principles of experimental design, such as determination of
appropriate sample sizes, randomisation and blocking.
The exam is designed to assess all six learning outcomes and all the topics. In particular, you
are expected to know how to describe data, calculate probability and confidence intervals,
perform hypothesis tests, state and demonstrate if assumptions are valid, explain statistical
concepts (eg Simpson's paradox, type I error, replication, experimental design etc), determine
sample size, demonstrate understanding of basic experimental design, etc.
The assignments, sample exam, Study Guide and tutorials should be taken as a guide to the
style, level and emphasis of the material in the examination. In particular, make sure you
attempt the sample exam. Doing ALL the tutorial questions (which you should plan to do over
the entire session) is also a good preparation for the exam. Redoing questions from topics you
have struggled with would be a good revision and preparation for the exam.

A sample of detailed marking criteria is available with the sample exam. Below is a general
marking criteria:
Correctness
Communication/
Working
outputs.
Full Marks Partial marks Zero Marks

Correct answer written as a clear response Correct answer with incomplete Method

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Full Marks Partial marks Zero Marks
and
solution
and reasoning.
solution is
shown.
Grade allocations:
MATERIAL PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY

2 x 12 page answer booklets
MATERIAL PROVIDED BY THE STUDENT
• 1 x A4 sheet page of double-sided notes. This notes can be handwritten or typed (or a
mixture of both). You may put down some definitions, formulae and examples.
• Scientific calculator is permitted*.
• Writing implements.
• Laptops, I-pads, e-books and similar devices are NOT permitted.
*Only scientific calculators are allowed. A list of possible calculators are available from
educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/rules-and-processes/approved-
calculators
If you do not currently own a scientific calculator, we recommend
CASIO fx-82AU PLUS II,

CASIO fx-100AU PLUS, or
SHARP EL-531XH
SAMPLE EXAM PAPER

You are encouraged to complete this subject's sample exam (https://doms.csu.edu.au/csu/
file/95e815d9-6f60-4bfd-b8b4-cfd223b43577/1/STA201_SampleExam.pdf) in preparation for
the end-of-session exam.
Assessment Information
Academic integrity

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Play your part in maintaining yours and everyone’s academic integrity at our university.
Complete your compulsory Academic Integrity at Charles Sturt University

(https://www.csu.edu.au/current-students/learning-resources/build-your-skills/academic-
integrity) course. This course will help you understand our Academic Integrity Policy, our
expectations of you and the support services available to meet your academic obligations.
You’ll learn how to avoid plagiarism, cheating and contract cheating and collusion.
Charles Sturt University treats plagiarism seriously. We may use Turnitin to check your
submitted work for plagiarism.
You can use also Turnitin to check for plagiarism (http://student.csu.edu.au/library/integrity/

referencing-at-csu/checking) in your assessments before submission.
Referencing
Referencing is an important component of academic work. All assessment tasks should be
appropriately referenced. The specific details of the referencing requirements are included in
each assessment task description. Get referencing style guides and help
(http://student.csu.edu.au/library/integrity/referencing-at-csu) to use for your assessments.
How to submit your assessment items
ONLINE SUBMISSION PROCESS

Assessment items that are completed within the Interact2 Subject Site, such as the online
quizzes and practical exam are noted in the assessment section above.
Assessment tasks that are not completed through the subject site need to be submitted
electronically to the CSU Assignment Section via EASTS (Electronic Assignment Submission
Tracking System). In order to access EASTS, click on the EASTS link in the menu bar on the left
hand side in the Interact2 site. This will take you to the EASTS site where you are provided with
step-by-step instructions to guide you through the online submission process. EASTS has a
help function that will allow you to print out instructions to assist you in this process if
required.
When you submit your assignments via EASTS, make sure you submit a single .doc, .docx or
.pdf file. Do not submit multiple files (eg several .jpeg files) or a .zip file. Use a proper
scanner to scan your work, blurred pictures are likely to attract zero marks.
A message will be sent to the email address, as recorded on the system under 'My Email',
confirming the receipt of your assessment task via EASTS.
Assignments must be submitted by EASTS and are due by 23:59 pm Australian Eastern Time of
the date specified.
ALTERNATIVE SUBMISSION PROCESS

The numeracy quiz and the practical exam should be submitted as Interact2 Tests.

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Extensions
It is best to complete assessment items by the due date. However, when something
unavoidable comes up an extension may be possible. The following principles are used when
processing extensions
1. For in-session assessment items, an extension request for up to three (3) calendar
days can be made by emailing your subject coordinator directly before the due date.
In your email please state the reason why you need more time as well as what
precisely you are requesting. Supporting documentation is not required. If an
extension is requested in the above format with a valid reason and your request does
not disadvantage other students, the extension will be approved.
2. For in-session assessment items, extension requests of more than three (3) calendar
days must be made via the special consideration form: https://apps.csu.edu.au/
specialcons/. The request must be made before the due date and must include
supporting documentation. Acceptable reasons are given in the Special Consideration
Policy<https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00298>. Each request will be
considered on a case by case basis. The request may not be granted. The maximum
extension possible will be seven (7) calendar days.
3. Please note that extensions will NOT be granted for online quizzes and the practical
exam as the answers will become immediately available after the due date.
4. If you receive an extension, then you should expect the assessment item and its
feedback to be returned later. If you submit later than the extended due date you will
receive late penalties as per guidelines below.
5. Unless your extension permits otherwise, submissions received 10 days after the
original due date will receive zero.
6. For end of session exams, you can request a supplementary exam via
https://apps.csu.edu.au/specialcons/. This request must be made within 3 working
days of the date of exam and must include supporting documentation. Acceptable
reasons are given in the Special Consideration Policy <https://policy.csu.edu.au/
view.current.php?id=00298>. For medical issues, a CSU medical certificate is required.
If the supplementary exam (SX) is awarded then your exam is moved to the next
examination period. In order to preserve exam integrity and manage the logistics of
exams, the timing of a supplementary exam is heavily restricted.
How to apply for special consideration

Academic regulations provide for special consideration to be given if you suffer misadventure
or extenuating circumstances during the session (including the examination period) which
prevents you from meeting acceptable standards or deadlines. Find the form on the Student
Portal Special Consideration, Misadventure, Advice and Appeals (http://student.csu.edu.au/
study/academic-advice) page.
Penalties for late submission

The Faculty has determined that the penalty for the late submission of an assessment task
(without obtaining the Subject Coordinator's approval for an extension) will be:

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10% deduction per day, including weekends and public holidays, of the maximum marks
allocated for the assessment task, i.e. 1 day late 10% deduction, or 2 days late 20% deduction.
An example of the calculation would be:
Maximum marks allocated = 20

Penalty for one day late = 2 marks (so, a score of 18/20 becomes 16/20 and a score of 12/20
becomes 10/20).
If an assignment is due on a Friday but is not submitted until the following Tuesday, then the
penalty will be four days (40% deduction or 8 marks in the example above).
Submissions more than 10 days late will be acknowledged as received but will not be marked.
Resubmission
Under normal circumstances resubmission of assessment items will not be accepted for any of
the assessments required in this subject.
Feedback processes
For online quizzes, answers will be available after the due date. You are encouraged to review
the test and ask for help if you have any difficulties.
For written assignments, feedback will be provided together with the marked work.
Assessment return
You should normally expect your marked assignment to be returned to you within 15 working
days of the due date, if your assignment was submitted on time. If you submitted your
assignment on time but have not received it back by the return date, you should make
enquiries in the first instance to your lecturer.
Student Feedback & Learning Analytics
Evaluation of subjects
Charles Sturt University values constructive feedback and relies on high response rates to
Subject Experience Surveys (SES) to enhance teaching. Responses are fed back anonymously
to Subject Coordinators and Heads of Schools to form the basis for subject enhancement and
recognition of excellence in teaching. Schools report on their evaluation data; highlighting
good practice and documenting how problems have been addressed. You can view a summary
of survey results via the Student Portal SES Results (https://student.csu.edu.au/study/subject-
experience-survey-results) page.
We strongly encourage you to complete your online Subject Experience Surveys. You will be
provided with links to your surveys via email when they open three [3] weeks before the end of
session.

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Changes and actions based on student feedback
The subject that you are studying has been developed over several years and we have taken
notice of feedback from students in the past. In particular, this year the subject has been
changed in response to feedback from last year’s class in the following way: the numeracy quiz
is now moved back to Interact2.
Learning analytics
Learning Analytics refers to the collection and analysis of student data for the purpose of
improving learning and teaching. It enables the University to personalise the support we
provide our students. All Learning Analytics activities will take place in accordance with the
Charles Sturt University Learning Analytics Code of Practice. For more information, please visit
the University's Learning Analytics (http://www.csu.edu.au/division/student-learning/home/
analytics-and-evaluations/learning-analytics) website.
Data about your activity in the Interact2 subject site and other learning technologies for this
subject will not be used.
Services & Support
Your Student Portal (http://student.csu.edu.au/) tells you can how you can seek services and
support. These include study, admin, residential, library, careers, financial, and personal
support.
Develop your study skills

Develop your study skills (https://student.csu.edu.au/study/skills) with our free study services.
We have services online, on campus and near you. These services can help you develop your
English language, literacy, and numeracy.
Library Services
CSU Library (https://student.csu.edu.au/library) provides access to the eBooks, journal
articles, books, and multimedia resources needed for your studies and assessments. Get the
most out of these resources by contacting Library staff either online or in person, or make use
of the many Library Resource Guides, videos and online workshops available.
Policies & Regulations
This subject outline should be read in conjunction with all academic policies and regulations.
Please refer to the collated list of policies and regulations relevant to studying your subject(s)
(http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/policies-regulations-subjects) which includes links
to Charles Sturt University's Policy Library (http://www.csu.edu.au/about/policy) - the sole
authoritative source of official academic and administrative policies, procedures, guidelines,
rules and regulations of the University.

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Subject Outline as a reference document
This Subject Outline is an accurate and historical record of the curriculum and scope of your
subject. Charles Sturt University's Subject Outlines Policy (https://policy.csu.edu.au/
view.current.php?id=00267) requires that you retain a copy of the Subject Outline for future
use such as for accreditation purposes.

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Subject Coordinator Col Sharp

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The Academic Progress Policy (https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00250) sets out

Subject Schedule & Delivery

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The textbook may be purchased at: https://www.macmillanihe.com/page/detail/the-basic-

CASIO fx-82AU PLUS II,

Class/tutorial times and location

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Topic 6 Hypothesis testing Ch 16-20, Tutorial

7 24 Aug Mid Session Break

8 31 Aug Mid Session Break

Topic 8 Analysis of variance Tutorial

Topic 11 Experimental Tutorial Public

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15 19 Oct Exam period

16 26 Oct Exam period

Learning, teaching and support strategies

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Recommended student time commitment

Activity Time (Each Week)

Watching lecture recordings 3 hours

Attending online class 1 hour

Attempting tutorial questions 1 hour

Participating on the discussion forum 1 hour

Preparation of assessments 2 hours

Essential requirements to pass this subject

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2 Online Quizzes 10% Variable -

Assignment 1: Descriptive Stat and

4 Assignment 2: Statistical Inference 10% 27-Sep-2020 20-Oct-2020

5 Practical Exam 10% 04-Oct-2020 -

Assessment item 1 - Numeracy Quiz

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MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS

You must achieve 13 marks (100%) in order to receive a SY grade.

Assessment item 2 - Online Quizzes

27 July Topics 2 and 3: Basic Probability and Random

31 Aug 13 Sept Topics 4, 5 and 6: Sampling Distributions,

1 Oct 14 Oct Topics 7, 9 and 10: Inferences based on two

MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS

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Assessment item 3 - Assignment 1: Descriptive Stat and

The full task for assignment 1 is available at this location (https://doms.csu.edu.au/csu/file/

MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS

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Full Marks Partial Marks Zero Marks

Assessment item 4 - Assignment 2: Statistical Inference

The full task for assignment 2 is available at this location (https://doms.csu.edu.au/csu/

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MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS

Full Marks Partial Marks Zero Marks

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Assessment item 5 - Practical Exam