SDDD001

This subject introduces students to some basic statistical concepts and techniques used to support decision making in the life sciences. Students are initially introduced to statistical terminology and methods of collecting and displaying data. From there they will learn about random processes and some of the probability distributions that can be used to model data in the real world, e.g. Binomial and Normal distributions. Based on this, students will learn how statistical inferences are made from sample data in order to tell us the important features of a population. They will also learn how statistical methods can be used to study the relationship between two or more variables. The final part of the subject applies this knowledge by using techniques commonly found in scientific studies. These include hypothesis testing, regression, chi-square tests and analysis of variance. Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be equipped with the fundamental knowledge and skills in statistics they will require to undertake studies in a science degree at UTS.