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MA50259: Statistical design of investigations

[Page last updated: 03 August 2022]

Academic Year: 2022/23
Owning Department/School: Department of Mathematical Sciences
Credits: 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 120
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework 1 (CW 50%)
  • Coursework 2 (CW 50%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take XX50215
Learning Outcomes: :
* Understand the principles of experimental design and observational studies
* Analyse data from experimental designs
* Employ sampling schemes with appropriate analyses

Aims: To understand the statistical aspects of the design of experimental and observational studies, and the associated methods of statistical analysis.

Skills: Problem solving (T, F, A), computing (T, F, A), written communication (F, A).

Programme availability:

MA50259 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Computer Science

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