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Note: Must be taken concurrently with 619-496 Statistics Research Project (20 Points).
Credit points: 100 in total
Coordinator: Dr Ken Sharpe
Students doing joint Honours degrees with another department should arrange their Statistics workload with the Statistics coordinator.
Prerequisite: At least an H3 average in 60 points of 300-level Statistics subjects.
Objectives:
The Honours program in Statistics is designed to:
- further the understanding of statistics across a range of theoretical and practical topics;
- encourage the development of the abilities to think critically and independently;
- provide an introduction to the process and practice of statistical research;
- improve oral and written communication skills.
Content:
- Seven (7) courses chosen from those offered through the Key Centre for Statistical Sciences (KCSS), subject to departmental approval. Each course consists of 26 hours of lectures presented in one 2-hour session per week during either first or second semester. Full details of these courses are set out in the KCSS booklet which is available from the statistics department office from the beginning of October for the following year.
- In some cases, approval may be given to substitute courses of comparable standard from other areas, such as Mathematics, Economics or Computer Science.
- A series of (honours) research seminars presented by staff of the department during first semester.
- Lectures and practical sessions on Computer Familiarity, presented in the week preceding first semester.
Assessment:
Hurdle Requirements
- Attendance at no less than 75% of the research seminars.
- Satisfactory completion of assignments relating to the research seminars.
Assessed Items
- A 2-hour written examination and assignments, up to a maximum of 50 pages, for each of the (seven) KCSS courses. Examinations are held at the end of each semester. All courses carry equal weight.
To successfully complete the Honours program in Statistics, students must obtain marks of 65% or better in both 619-496 and 619-497.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 238)
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