James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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MA5403 - Applied Statistical Computation
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Available to postgraduate students enrolled in Mathematics.
Subject Description
- Project-oriented data analysis using the S-Plus system: data management and graphics; linear models and longitudinal data analysis; Bayesian modelling; multivariate data mapping; computer intensive re-sampling methods; robust statistical methods.
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 successfully completed MA2405 or have acquired equivalent knowledge through other study or professional experience.
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Yvette Everingham |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. |
Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Yvette Everingham |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. |