Statistics

Learning outcomes

Students who graduate from Statistics will be able to:

No.Learning outcome
1Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge in fundamental principles of probability theory and statistics, including the principles of decision-making under uncertainty and statistical hypothesis testing.
2Exhibit a deep and comprehensive knowledge of statistical reasoning and inference methods, the framework of statistical hypothesis testing and common statistical procedures.
3Formulate statistical questions in a disciplinary context and identify and apply appropriate techniques and statistical reasoning to prepare and analyse data.
4Analyse data in descriptive, interpretive and exploratory ways using graphical methods and visualisation tools.
5Identify and address gaps in their statistical knowledge and skills by independently sourcing, collating and synthesising appropriate resources that extend their understanding of statistical concepts.
6Communicate statistical concepts, methodology and results to diverse audiences using a variety of models including to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
7Use computer resources and statistical programming languages to address a broad range of statistical questions.
8Construct robust experimental designs using statistical principles.
9Address practical and abstract statistical problems using a range of concepts, techniques and technologies, working professionally, ethically and responsibly and with consideration of cross-cultural perspectives, within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams.