CH0STJ-Statistics
Module Provider: Chemistry
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:F
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites: CH0IJ Information Systems
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2017/8
Module Convenor: Dr David Nutt
Email: d.nutt@reading.ac.uk
Summary module description:
To provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of statistics which will support their learning during a subsequent degree programme.
Aims:
To gain an understanding of the basic principles of statistics. To appreciate how statistics formulae are applied to real data.
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of this module students will be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the topics outlined below to a standard equivalent to A-level.
• Be able to answer questions to the same standard on any of the topics outlined below.
Additional outcomes:
Students will also be able to demonstrate sufficient understanding of statistics as a basis for further study as part of their intended degree.
Outline content:
In Statistics, students are introduced to quantitative methods and techniques considered important by many other disciplines. Topics covered incorporate descriptive statistics such as representation of sample data, measures of location, measures of dispersion, and also probability, and regression and correlation. The lectures combine statistical theory with worked examples and there are tutorials in which students solve statistical problems.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The module will be taught through a series of integrated lectures and tutorials. Tutorials allow students to work through examples at their own pace.
This module is taught across 3 terms:
Term 1 Spring term
Term 2 Summer term
Term 3 Summer vacation
It should be noted that the Contact Hours shown in the following table for the Summer term are the total hours for Terms 2 and 3.
Summative Assessment Methods:
| Method |
Percentage |
| Written exam |
60 |
| Project output other than dissertation |
20 |
| Class test administered by School |
20 |
Other information on summative assessment:
Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties for work submitted late, in accordance with the University policy.
where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar week after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for the piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at:
http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Length of examination:
1 x 1.5 hours.
Requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall.
Reassessment arrangements:
By examination in August with continuous assessment carried forward if it is to the advantage of the student.
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
Required text books: • ' Edexcel AS and A Level Modular Mathematics - Statistics 1’ by Pledger, Clegg and Gardner. ISBN-10: 0435519123, ~£17
Specialist equipment or materials: Scientific Calculator (non-programmable), £10.00
Last updated: 31 March 2017