MATH1905 Statistics (Advanced)

This page contains information on the Junior Unit of Study MATH1905, an Advanced Level Unit of Study.

All students should read the information sheet for this unit. The information includes (for example) details of the assessment procedure, including dates of assessment tasks.

• Credit point value: 3CP.
• Classes per week: Two lectures and one tutorial.
• Lecturer(s) for this unit of study: Neville Weber.
• Email contact address: MATH1905@maths.usyd.edu.au.
  Students: Please include your name and SID when emailing us.

Please check the main junior mathematics page for general information relating to all junior mathematics units.

CHANGE OF LECTURE TIME: From Monday 18 August, the lecture on Mondays will be held at 8 am in Carslaw LT 175.

Assignments:

• Assignment 1

Tutorials in computer labs (start week2):

The general idea is that students should work as in a normal tutorial with a pen and a paper (as in the exam) to answer the questions. The software R is to be used as an advanced calculator which produces nice plots and avoid the use of statistical tables (only the normal table will be used/provided). This allows students to learn the satistical software R, during the semester, as well as to check their answers. For some questions which only uses R, students need to comment on plots and outputs on paper, as they would do in an exam. Students can not not print plots in the labs. (See computing info below to get you started)

Computing Info

• An example to get you going in the tutorial class
• Basic R commands (for this course)
• Data sets
• The simpleR document—only for those who wants to learn more about R—(optional)
• Instructions for Downloading R at home
• R can also be installed at home from a CD, ask your tutor for a CD (to be returned).

Tutorials

• There is no tutorial in week 1, but you can practice with Problem sheet 1
• tutorial week 2
• solutions week 2
• tutorial week 3
• solutions week 3
• tutorial week 4

Notes and solutions (outside uni access with uni-key)

• notes and solutions

Internet resources

• Statistical Jobs in Australia

Students may find it useful to try the web quizzes.

• Handbook:
  Every student should have a copy of the Junior Mathematics and Statistics Handbook.
• Timetable:
  The lecture and tutorial timetable for MATH1905
• Examination Timetable:
  For general information on examinations, including the end of semester examination timetable, see the University's Examination Information web site.
• Past Exam Papers:
  Fisher Library's previous years' exam papers page.
• The Faculty Handbook entry:
  The Faculty Handbook entry for MATH1905 from the central units of study database.