Module Title:   Statistics

Module Credit:   20

Module Code:   CM-0132L

Academic Year:   2015/6

Teaching Period:   Semester 1

Module Occurrence:   A

Module Level:   FHEQ Level 4

Module Type:   Standard module

Provider:   Computer Science

Related Department/Subject Area:   School of Computing, Informatics and Media (Mathematics)

Principal Co-ordinator:   Dr Ci Lei

Additional Tutor(s):   -

Prerequisite(s):   None

Corequisite(s):   None

Aims:
To present an introduction to the fundamental concepts of statistics.

Learning Teaching & Assessment Strategy:
The basic theory and illustrative examples are presented and developed in formal lectures. Complementary tailor-made example sheets are provided. These are discussed, and assistance with their solution is provided in tutorials, either on a one-to-one basis or as a staff or student-led group, as appropriate.
This encourages the on-going digestion of the material, with the extent of the cumulative knowledge and skills acquired assessed through a coursework test and a formal examination.
During the second semester the students will undertake a group research project that will allow then to apply their statistical skills to a substantial set of data.

Study Hours:
Lectures:	48.00		Directed Study:	124.50
Seminars/Tutorials:	24.00		Other:	0.00
Laboratory/Practical:	0.00		Formal Exams:	3.50		Total:   200.00

1. Knowledge & Understanding:

On successful completion of this module you will be able to...

show an understanding of the theory and applications of statistics.

2. Subject-Specific Skills:

On successful completion of this module you will be able to...

manipulate, display and analyze data using standard statistical techniques.

3. Personal Transferable Skills:

On successful completion of this module you will be able to...

learn and work independently with patience and persistence using good general skills of organization and time-management, be adaptable with a readiness to assess problems from new areas logically through an analytical approach, write coherently and clearly communicate results. Work as part of a team towards a specific goal.