UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

(COLLEGE OF COMPUTING, INFORMATICS AND MATHEMATICS)

Code : STA108
Course : Statistics and Probability
Level : Diploma
Credit Unit : 3

SEMESTER: OCTOBER 2023 - FEBRUARY 2024

PART A: INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINE

OBJECTIVE
To expose students to the application of statistical knowledge and skills in descriptive
statistics.

OUTCOME
Students should be able to demonstrate their personal skills through descriptive statistics
assignment.

Instructions:

✓ Each student must analyze a set of secondary data (grouped data) using numerical
methods from the descriptive statistics topic as well as an appropriate graphical
methodology (histogram/ogive) using graph paper. Analyses using numerical methods
include the following:

1. Measures of Central Tendency

2. Measures of Position
3. Measures of Dispersion
4. Measures of Skewness

✓ A discussion or interpretation is made based on the chosen graph and the calculated
results.
 SCORING RUBRIC FOR INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT (20m = 10%)

Assessment
No Excellent (4) Good (3) Satisfactory (2) Poor (1)
Criteria

• The selected data is very • The selected data is well • The selected data is not well
• The selected data is well
organized and explained very organized but a bit unclear. organized and unclear.
Introduction and organized and explained.
1. Graphical
well.
• The selected graph is very well • The selected graph is well • The selected graph is not well
• The selected graph is very well organized but a bit unclear. organized and unclear.
Technique organized and clear.
organized and clear.
• The interpretation is good. • The interpretation is unclear. • The interpretation is very
• The interpretation is very good. unclear.

• Two or more values of measure

• One value of central tendency
of central tendency are
Measures of is calculated. • One value of central tendency • One value of central tendency
calculated.
2. • The interpretation is very good is calculated. is calculated.
Central Tendency • The interpretation is very good
(full interpretation related to the • The interpretation is good. • The interpretation is unclear.
(full interpretation related to the
data).
data).

• Two values of measure of • One value of measure of

position are calculated/ position are calculated/ • One value of measure of • One value of measure of
Measures of estimated. estimated. position are calculated/ position are calculated/
3.
Position • The interpretation is very good • The interpretation is very good estimated. estimated.
(full interpretation related to the (full interpretation related to the • The interpretation is good. • The interpretation is unclear.
•
data). data).

• Two or more values of measure • One value of measure of

• One value of measure of • One value of measure of
Measures of of dispersion are calculated. dispersion is calculated.
dispersion is calculated.
4. • The interpretation is very good • The interpretation is very good dispersion is calculated.
Dispersion • The interpretation is good. • The interpretation is unclear.
(full interpretation related to the (full interpretation related to the
data). data).

• Two or more skewness

• One skewness measurement
measurement methods are • One skewness measurement • One skewness measurement
Measures of method is used.
used. method is used.
5. • The interpretation is very good method is used.
Skewness • The interpretation is very good • The interpretation is good. • The interpretation is unclear.
(full interpretation related to the
(full interpretation related to the
data).
data).
PART B: GROUP PROJECT GUIDELINE

OBJECTIVES
1. To expose students to the application of statistical knowledge and skills in science
area.
2. To ensure that students gain good teamwork experience in communication skills.

OUTCOME
At the end of the group project, students should be able to produce a quality written report
and present the findings in a task related to statistical data analysis.

GENERAL GUIDELINE
Students are required to form a group with 3 – 4 members.

SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

COMPONENT 1: WRITTEN REPORT

1. Cover page should include UiTM logo, report title, students’ name,
students’ identification number and registered group name.

2. Report formatting as follows.

Font (size) : Arial (11)

Spacing : 1.5

Instructions:

✓ Each group will gather its own primary/ secondary data, which will include
the independent and dependent variables. The sample size is not
constrained in any way.

✓ The lecturer will use IBM-SPSS software to provide statistical results for
each group based on the primary and secondary data that the group has
provided.

✓ Each group is required to generate the chart(s) using appropriate software.

✓ The discussion or interpretation is made based on the chosen graph and the
calculated results.

✓ Each group must follow to the standardized Table of Content. (Appendix 1)

 Appendix 1

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of Study

1.2 Objective(s) of Study
1.3 Significance of Study
1.4 Limitation of Study (if any)

CHAPTER 2: METHODOLOGY

2.1 Data Description

2.2 Graphical Technique
2.3 Numerical Technique

CHAPTER 3: RESULTS AND INTERPRETATION

3.1 Data Presentation

3.2 Descriptive Statistics Analysis
3.3 Correlation and Regression Analysis

CHAPTER 4: CONCLUSION

1.1 Report Summary

COMPONENT 2: PRESENTATION

Instructions:

✓ Each group will present the results from the written report.

✓ The presentation is scheduled between eight to 10 minutes.

✓ The presentation's layout should include an introduction, methodology, results, and

conclusion.

✓ Each member of the group needs to get involved in the presentation.

 SCORING RUBRIC FOR WRITTEN REPORT (30m = 15%)

Assessment
No Excellent (5) Good (3 - 4) Satisfactory (2) Poor (1)
Criteria

• The background, objective(s) • The background, objective(s) • The background, objective(s) • The background, objective(s)
and significance of study is and significance of study is and significance of study is and significance of study is
well-defined. clear. adequate. not clear.
• Objective(s) is highly reflecting • Objective(s) is clearly reflecting • Objective(s) is adequately • Objective(s) does not reflect
the following elements. the following elements. reflecting the following the following elements.
1. Introduction a. Specific a. Specific elements. a. Specific
b. Measurable b. Measurable a. Specific b. Measurable
c. Achievable c. Achievable b. Measurable c. Achievable
d. Realistic d. Realistic c. Achievable d. Realistic
e. Timeliness e. Timeliness d. Realistic e. Timeliness
e. Timeliness
• Highly reflects the following • Clearly reflects the following • Adequately reflects the • Poorly reflects the following
elements. elements. following elements. elements.
2. Methodology a. Data Description a. Data Description a. Data Description a. Data Description
b. Graphical Technique(s) b. Graphical Technique(s) b. Graphical Technique(s) b. Graphical Technique(s)
c. Numerical Technique(s) c. Numerical Technique(s) c. Numerical Technique(s) c. Numerical Technique(s)

• Highly reflects the following • Clearly reflects the following • Adequately reflects the • Poorly reflects the following
elements. elements. following elements. elements.
Results and a. Data Presentation a. Data Presentation a. Data Presentation a. Data Presentation
3.
Interpretation b. Descriptive Analysis b. Descriptive Analysis b. Descriptive Analysis b. Descriptive Analysis
c. Correlation and Regression c. Correlation and Regression c. Correlation and Regression c. Correlation and
Analysis Analysis Analysis Regression Analysis

4. Conclusion • Highly reflects the objective(s) • Clearly reflects the objective(s) • Adequately reflects the • Poorly reflects the objective(s)
•
of study. of study. objective(s) of study. of study.

• Information included in the
written report was very well
5. Accuracy
researched and accurate.
• Information included in the
written report was well
researched with some
inaccuracies.
• Information included in the • Highly inaccurate information
written report was well presented in the written report.
researched with many
inaccuracies.

• The report is well structured
and organized following the
standard format.
Report
6. • Presentation of diagrams and
Presentation
figures which are well-labelled,
consistent with the text and of
high quality.
• The report is structured and
organized following the
standard format.
• Presentation of diagrams and
figures which are in-accurate
but consistent with the text.
• The report is fairly structured
and fairly organized but follow
standard format.
• Presentation of diagrams and
figures in-accurate and in-
consistent with the text.
• The report does not follow
standard format.
• All figures and diagrams are
poor quality.
 SCORING RUBRIC FOR PRESENTATION (20m = 10%)
Assessment
No Excellent (5)
Criteria
• The content very well
organized, clear and concise.
1. Content
• It is very easy to follow the flow
of the presentation.
• Very original presentation of
material; captures the
audience’s attention.
2.
Originality and
Creativity • Presentation is extremely
interesting. (Use attractive
additional presentation aids and
props)
• Students present the findings in
a very confident, poised,
enthusiastic fashion.
3. Delivery
• Pronunciation and enunciation
are very clear.
• All questions can be
Question and confidently and accurately
4.
Answer (Q & A) answered in less than 30
seconds for each question.
Good (3 - 4)
• The content is well organized,
clear and concise.
• It is easy to follow the flow of
the presentation.
• Some originality apparent; good
variety and blending of
materials / media.
• Presentation is interesting. (Use
attractive additional
presentation aids and props)
• Students present the findings in
a confident, poised,
enthusiastic fashion.
• Pronunciation and enunciation
are clear.
• All questions can be confidently
and accurately answered in
less than one minute for each
question.
Satisfactory (2)
• The content is well organized
but a bit unclear and not very
concise.
• It is still easy to follow the flow
of the presentation.
• Little or no variation; material
presented with little originality or
interpretation.
• Unattractive presentation. (Less
use of attractive additional
presentation aids and props)
• Students present the findings in
a low confident, poised,
enthusiastic fashion.
• Pronunciation and enunciation
are unclear.
• Not all questions can be fully
answered in less than one
minute for each question.
Poor (1)
• The content is not well
organized, unclear and not
very concise.
• It is somewhat frustrating to
follow the flow of the
presentation.
• Repetitive with little or no
variety; insufficient use of
materials / media.
• Very unattractive presentation.
(No use of attractive additional
presentation aids and props)
• Students present the findings
in a very low confident,
poised, enthusiastic fashion.
• Pronunciation and
enunciation are very unclear.
• All questions cannot be
answered in less than
one minute for each
question.