ETW1010

Data modelling and computing ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Malaysia: Dr Soo Siew Choo

Offered:
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: An introduction to the principles and techniques of data management with computers - sourcing data through well designed sample surveys, organising and accessing data efficiently, summarising data. An overview of statistical techniques for making decisions with data - hypothesis testing with quantitative and categorical data; an introduction to methods for modelling data relationships - simple and multiple regression, analysis of variance; principles of risk analysis - building quantitative models of risk.

Assessment: Written (3 assignments - computing and report): 30% + Examination (2 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour tutorial per week

Corequisites: ETW1000

Prohibitions: ETW2111, ETW1031