| TCYS105 Applied Statistics | |
| Campus: | South Eveleigh, NSW 2015 |
| Units of Credit: | 6 |
| Prerequisite or Corequisite: | N/A |
| EFTSL*: | 0.125 |
| Indicative Contact Hours per Week: | 4 |
| Tuition Fee | See Tuition Fee Schedule |
| Application Date: | See Key Dates |
| Unit Overview: | |
| This unit provides an overview of statistical concepts and tools to enable data collection and the use of statistics in an applied context relevant to accounting and cybersecurity. It examines the statistical quantitative methods of collecting, analysing and visually describing data as well as the main probability theories that underpin statistical methods. It covers discrete probability distributions, continuous probability distributions and sampling as well as the calculations associated with quantitative statistics. The unit also provides an opportunity for students to use software to analyse statistical data sets and apply statistical methods.It also analyses, compares and contrasts one-sample hypothesis tests, two-sample hypothesis tests and chi-square tests for statistical analysis using maths to reach specific results. The unit also covers nonparametric tests, the management of quality management in statistical work and utilises simulation models. It provides the students with the opportunity to apply statistics to information technology problems to enable making decisions that are supported by professional and ethical considerations. | |
*EFTSL = Equivalent full-time study load
