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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

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MA5403 - Applied Statistical Computation

Credit points:03
Year:2024
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 Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 21 Mar 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 19 Feb 2024 to Friday, 14 Jun 2024
Coordinator(s):
Professor Yvette Everingham
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

    Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Internal

    Census date:Thursday, 22 Aug 2024
    Study Period Dates:Monday, 22 Jul 2024 to Friday, 15 Nov 2024
    Coordinator(s):
    Professor Yvette Everingham
    Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.