James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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SC2202 - Quantitative Methods in Science
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | 6 credit points of level 1 subjects |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- An introduction to experimental and survey design and analysis. Topics include the principles of sampling design; hypothesis generation for experiments; collection of data; manipulations and interpretation of data; statistical methods used in science; and the use of data in scientific reports.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate sound knowledge of the basic principles that underpin sample selection, experimental design, data management, statistical theories, exploratory data analysis, and statistical analysis using basic linear modelling
- effectively integrate and execute statistical theories and processes using R and RStudio
- create, retrieve, analyse, synthesise, and evaluate outputs produced from R and RStudio, including demonstrating rigorous workflow documentation
- integrate statistical principles, methods, techniques and tools covered in this subject to plan and execute a statistical analysis
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > Quizzes or tests - (10%)
- mid semester Exam - (25%)
- Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (10%)
- Invigilated > Centrally-administered final exam - (55%)
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Assumed Knowledge: Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of level 1 science, including at least two level 1 subjects.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: BS2001 BS5001 BZ5001 BZ2001 SC2209 SC5202
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Yvette Everingham |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Will Edwards DR Megan Higgie Professor Yvette Everingham DR Ana Palma Gartner |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Yvette Everingham |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Will Edwards DR Megan Higgie Professor Yvette Everingham Assoc. Professor Scott Heron |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Tutorials throughout the semester) |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Yvette Everingham |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Yvette Everingham |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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