Assignment: Desc Stats & Probability Distibutions
Task
This assignment is designed to test your knowledge about the first two major topics, Descriptive Statistics and Probability and Probability Distributions as well as the sub topic Sampling and Sampling Distributions. Students will be required to use the Data Analysis Tools in Excel to complete some parts of the assignment.
A copy of the assignment, the assignment template, the cover sheet and the data set can be found at the Subject Interact site in Resources.
Rationale
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
- be able to explain the standard uses of Statistics in the media and in business environments, and judge whether the statistical methodology and conclusions drawn are appropriate.
- be able to summarise and interpret data graphically and numerically.
- be able to calculate and interpret probabilities, and use standard discrete and continuous probability distributions.
- be able to use a statistical package to analyse data appropriately, and then interpret the output.
- be able to evaluate if the assumptions underlying statistical techniques are valid in a given scenario.
- be able to apply basic principles of survey design, such as determination of appropriate sample sizes and sampling techniques.