Statistics (3 cr)
Code: 5N00BG05-3003
General information
- Enrolment period
- 25.05.2016 - 04.09.2016
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 29.08.2016 - 23.10.2016
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Environmental Engineering
- Campus
- TAMK Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 30 - 35
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Objectives (course unit)
After completing this course students
- are able to use the basic statistical methods (calculate statistical values, use graphs in describing scientific phenomena, test hypothesis) in data analysis.
Content (course unit)
Statistical charts and numbers, probability, regression and correlation, hypothesis testing.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic use of Excel, Functions and matrices and Integral Calculus, or similar skills
Exam schedules
Exam will be held in October. There will also be two resit exams during autumn 2016.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Grading (0-5) is based on weekly exercises and final exam. Maximum score for the exam is 36 points, and additional points (max 3) are awarded for completing weekly homework exercises. To pass the course a student has to get al least 40 % of the maximum points in the exam.
Teaching methods
lectures,
guided exercises
computer execises
homework
exam, exam return
Learning materials
All study material will be available on the course Tabula page (tabula.tamk.fi) in pdf format. Course enrollment key for the Tabula page will be given on the first lecture.
Student workload
Total work 81 hours.
lectures + guided exercises + 39 hours, exam 3 hours, rest 39 hours independent studying
Content scheduling
Contents and corresponding dates can be found on Tabula.
Completion alternatives
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Practical training and working life cooperation
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International connections
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Further information
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Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Student doesn't pass the final exam
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Understanding of basic concepts.
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Understanding of advanced concepts and ability to apply them in basic technical problems.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Ability to apply course topics in advanced problems.