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Prospectus: Diploma in Applied Statistics (IASSL)
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL) ................................................... 4
1.2 The General Objectives of the Institute .............................................................. 4
2. Diploma in Applied Statistics ................................................................................... 6
2.1 General.............................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Credit Rating ..................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Description of Course Code................................................................................ 6
2.4 Course Units ...................................................................................................... 7
3. Admission Requirements ......................................................................................... 7
3.1 Exemptions ........................................................................................................ 8
5. Evaluation ............................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Methods of Evaluation....................................................................................... 8
5.2 Grading System ................................................................................................. 9
5.3 Grade Point Average ........................................................................................ 10
5.4 Referred Students............................................................................................ 10
6. Diploma Awarding Criteria..................................................................................... 10
6.1 Diploma in Applied Statistics ............................................................................ 10
6.2 Award of the Diploma in Applied Statistics....................................................... 11
Appendix ................................................................................................................... 12
Course Curriculum and Modules............................................................................ 12
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1. Introduction
1.1 Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL) Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka has been incorporated by the Parliament of the Democratic Socialists Republic of Sri Lanka on 20th September 2011 by the Institute of Applied Statistics, Sri Lanka (Incorporation) Act No. 38 of 2011. This is the successor of the former Applied Statistics Association, Sri Lanka (ASASL) established in 1999. IASSL is a member of the Organization of Professional Association (OPA) of Sri Lanka. The IASSL is situated in the Professional Centre, 275/75 Prof. Stanley Wijesundera Mawatha, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka.
1.2 The General Objectives of the Institute The general objectives of the Institute are to promote and assist the advancement of Applied Statistics by
furtherance of research, development, education, training and extension;
to undertake or collaborate in the preparation, publication
and dissemination of useful information pertaining to Applied Statistics by means of seminars and lectures and the publication of articles on Applied Statistics in the Journal titled the “Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Statistics” to foster the training of research workers;
to undertake research in the area of Statistics with the object
of improving Experimental Techniques, Statistical Methods and Data Analysis;
to co-operate with governmental and non-governmental
organizations and national and international institutes engaged in work related to Statistics in order to promote research, development, education, training and extension;
to promote professional interests of the members of the
Institute.
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2. Diploma in Applied Statistics (DAS)
2.1 General
An academic year consists of two semesters and a semester consists of 15 weeks that may be spread over six calendar-months. The Diploma in Applied Statistics is a one-academic year programme and equivalent to the Level 1 of a B. Sc. Degree. The successful students would be able to register for Higher Diploma in Applied Statistics which ultimately leading to a qualification equivalent to a B. Sc. Degree. The Diploma in Applied Statistics consists of a combination of course units indicated in Section 2.4
2.2 Credit Rating
The credit rating is an expression used to denote the “academic value” of a course unit. The credit ratings are as follows: 15 hours of lectures/tutorials = 1 credit. 30 – 45 hours of laboratory work = 1 credit.
2.3 Description of Course Code
The Diploma programme consists of a combination of course units, each of which is a unit of study normally completed within a semester. Each course unit is assigned a course code which consists of eight alphanumeric characters as follows:
Discipline Code Mathematics Statistics
MATH STAT
First four letters: Area/Discipline of study. First digit (5th character): Year of study within the
Diploma Program. Second digit (6th character): The credit rating. Last two digits: The serial number of the course unit. eg. The course code STAT 1201 would mean:
STAT = Statistics, 1 = Year 1, 2 = Credit rating of two, 01 = Serial number of the course unit.
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2.4 Course Units
Course Code
Course Title Credit Rating
SEMESTER 1 MATH1301 Mathematics for Statistics 3 STAT1301 Descriptive Statistics & Probability 3 STAT1302 Data Collecting Techniques 3 STAT1303 Elementary Data Analysis 3 STAT1204 Introduction to Statistical Packages 2 STAT1105 Report Writing & Presentation Skills 1
Total 15 SEMESTER 2
STAT1306 Introduction to Statistical Distributions 3
STAT1307 Statistical Inference 3 STAT1308 Regression Analysis 3 STAT1309 Surveys & Sampling 3 STAT1310 Project 3
Total 15 Grand Total 30
3. Admission Requirements
To eligible for the admission to the Diploma Programme in Applied Statistics a candidate should have one of the following:
i. A minimum of three passes at G.C.E.(A/L) examination in any stream with Mathematics/ Higher Mathematics/ Combined Mathematics/ Business Statistics as a subject,
or ii. A minimum of three passes at G.C.E.(A/L) examination in any
stream and a minimum of ‘B’ pass for Mathematics at G.C.E.(O/L),
or iii. Secured an equivalent qualification acceptable to the
Executive Council.
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3.1 Exemptions
i. The Council upon the recommendation of the ATC, may grant specific credit exemptions in recognition qualification(s) obtained previously
ii. The total credit exemptions so granted shall not exceed ten (10) credits out of the total of thirty (30) credits of the program required for the award of the Diploma.
iii. The grade that shall be awarded for a exempted course unit
should be grade C.
5. Evaluation
5.1 Methods of Evaluation
The knowledge and skills of the student in a course unit will be assessed throughout the semester as well as at the end of each semester by means of
Continuous assessments, Evaluation of Reports, Submission of Dissertations and
Presentations, End of semester Examination.
The content, nature and weightage for each of these components will be in accordance with the Code of Procedures relating to the methods of evaluation as determined by the Council upon the recommendation of the ATC. Continuous assessment Marks obtained for mid semester examination tutorials/ spot test/ practical/ assignments/ quizzes record/ reports/ presentations will be taken into account in the determination of the final grade, depending on the nature of each course unit.
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End of Semester Examination: A Course unit will be evaluated at the end of corresponding semester either by a theory paper or a practical examination or both, depending on the nature of the unit. The duration of each end of semester theory examination will be as follows: For a one credit unit a minimum of one hour paper. For a two credit unit a two-hour paper. For a unit of three credits a two and half or three - hour
paper. For a unit of more than
three credit a three hour paper or two
papers of two hours duration.
The duration of each end of semester practical examination will be notified by the ATC with the approval of the Council at the beginning of the course unit.
IMPORTANT A student will be eligible to sit the end of semester examination in respect of any course unit, only if he/she has obtained the minimum mark specified by the ATC for the continuous assessment component in respect of the course unit.
5.2 Grading System
Marks Range Grade Grade Point Value
85 – 100 A+ 4.0 70 – 84 A 4.0 65 – 69 A- 3.7 60 – 64 B+ 3.3 55 – 59 B 3.0 50 – 54 B- 2.7 45 – 49 C+ 2.3 40 – 44 C 2.0 35 – 39 C- 1.7 30 – 34 D+ 1.3 25 – 29 D 1.0 00 – 24 E 0.0
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5.3 Grade Point Average
Grade Point Average (GPA) is the credit-weighted arithmetic mean of the Grade Point Values, i.e. the GPA is determined by dividing the total credit-weighted Grade Point Value by the total number of credits. For example, a student who completed three course units of three credits each, two course units of two credits each and two course units of one credit each with grades A+, B, D, C+, E, B+ and C respectively would have a GPA of
1 1 2 2 3 3 3
2.0 1 3.31 0.0 2 2.3 2 1.0 3 3.0 3 4.0 3
15
2.0 3.3 4.6 3.0 9.0 12.0
26.215
9.33 (Correct to the second decimal place)
5.4 Referred Students
A student who obtains a grade below C in a particular course unit may re-sit the examination in respect of that course unit for the purpose of improving the grade; the best grade obtainable in this instance is C. In the event a student obtains a lower grade while attempting to better the grade, he/she will be entitled to the higher grade previously obtained.
6. Diploma Awarding Criteria
6.1 Diploma in Applied Statistics
To be eligible for the Diploma in Applied Statistics, a student should offer a minimum of 30 credits, with at least 12 credits per each semester.
Furthermore a student should i. have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0,
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ii. obtain grades of C or better in the specified course units in Section 2.4 aggregating to a minimum of 24 credits, with at least 12 credits per each semester, and at least grades of D in the remaining course units,
and iii. complete the relevant requirements within a period of three
academic years.
Award of Merit Pass
A student has to complete all the requirements given in Section 6.1. to be considered for the award of Merit Pass. A student may be awarded Merit Pass provided he/she,
i. obtains a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.30
and ii. obtains grades of C or better at first attempt in the specified
course units in Section 2.4 aggregating to 30 credits within three academic years.
Award of Distinction
A student has to complete all the requirements given in Section 6.1 to be considered for the award of Distinction.
A student may be awarded Distinction provided he/she,
i. obtains a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.70
and ii. obtains grades of C or better at first attempt in the specified
course units in Section 2.4 aggregating to 30 credits within three academic years.
6.2 Award of the Diploma in Applied Statistics
The award in respect of each student shall be recommended to the Executive Council by the Board of Examiners constituted as follows:
President/IASSL (Chairperson), Chairperson of the ATC, Examiners, The Secretary/IASSL shall function as the Secretary to the Board of Examiners.
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Appendix
Course Curriculum and Modules
Course Code
Course Title Credit Rating
SEMESTER 1
MATH1301 Mathematics for Statistics 3
STAT1301 Descriptive Statistics & Probability 3
STAT1302 Data Collecting Techniques 3
STAT1303 Elementary Data Analysis 3
STAT1204 Introduction to Statistical Packages 2
STAT1105 Report Writing & Presentation Skills 1
Total 15
SEMESTER 2
STAT1306 Introduction to Statistical Distributions 3
STAT1307 Statistical Inference 3
STAT1308 Regression Analysis 3
STAT1309 Surveys & Sampling 3
STAT1310 Project 3
Total 15
Grand Total 30
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Course
Title
Mathematics for
Statistics
Course
Code MATH 1301
Level 1 Semester I Credits 03 Theory (hrs) 45
Practical (hrs) -
Learning Outcomes:
On the completion of this course unit student will be able to:
Describe sets and subsets and apply rules in Set Algebra,
Use functions and their properties, and draw graphs of them,
Apply different techniques in counting and summation to calculate
probability,
Apply coordinate geometry of straight lines,
Compute the limit of a given function, Differentiate and integrate
functions.
Course Contents:
Number Line: Integers, Rational numbers, Natural numbers,
Irrational Numbers, Prime Numbers, Surds.
Set Theory: Description of a set and set notations, Subsets, Set
operations, Rules of set Algebra.
Functions: Definition, Domain, co-domain and range of a function,
Types of functions and their properties, Graphs of functions.
Techniques of Counting: Permutation and Combination, Binomial
expansion and binomial theorem.
Techniques of Summation: Series, Sum of a series, Arithmetic and
geometric series, Methods of summation.
Coordinate Geometry: Cartesian coordinate systems, Coordinate
geometry of straight lines.
Calculus: Limits, Derivatives, Differentiation and integration.
Matrix: Basic Matrix Algibra
Mode of Delivery:
Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of Evaluation:
Tutorials/Assignments/Quizzes, Mid-semester test and End of semester
examination
Note:
Weightage given to each component will be announced by the Lecturer
at the beginning of the course unit.
References:
1. Thomas W. Judson, Stephen F. Austin (2008), ‘Abstract Algebra Theory
and Applications’, State University.
2. R.S Aggarwal (2013), ‘Part I - Senior Secondary school Mathematics for
Class 12’. Bharati Bhawan
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Course
Title
Descriptive Statistics
and Probability
Course
Code STAT 1301
Level 1 Semester I Credits 03 Theory (hrs) 45
Practical (hrs) -
Learning Outcomes:
On the completion of this course unit student will be able to:
Differentiate the types of variables and data used in many
applications,
Analyse data using desciptive statistics, present and interpret findings
in a statistical way,
Look at data more logically, analytically, critically and creatively,
Apply probability theory in solving real-life situations.
Course Contents:
Technical terms used in Statistics: Population, Objects, Category,
Attribute, Sample, Parameter, Statistic, Estimate, Variables; Nominal,
ordinal, interval and ratio variables, Discrete and continuous
variables,
Presentation of data in tabular and graphical form: Ungrouped and
grouped frequency tables, Cumulative frequency tables, Cumulative
frequency polygon, Histograms, Frequency polygon and ogives, Pie
charts, Bar charts; Pareto diagrams, Stem and leaf plot.
Measures of central tendency: Mean, Median, Mode, Quartiles,
deciles and percentiles, Weighted mean, Harmonic mean and
Geometric mean, Compound mean
Measures of dispersion or spread: Range, Quartile deviations, Semi-
interquartile range, Mean deviation, Variance and standard deviation,
Coefficient of dispersion, Compound variance.
Measures of skewness: Skewness, Shape of a distribution, Karl
Pearson’s measure of skewness, Pearsonian coefficient of skewness.
Kurtosis: Convexity of a curve, Measure of kurtosis, Mesokurtic,
platykurtic and leptokurtic curves.
Probability: Axiomatic definition of probability, Elementary results of
probability,
Conditional probability: Definition, Related results, Chain rule,
Independence of events, Partition of a sample space, Total
probability, Bayes’ theorem, Computation of probability.
Mode of Delivery:
Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of Evaluation:
Tutorials/Assignments/Quizzes, Mid-semester test and End of semester
examination
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Note:
Weightage given to each component will be announced by the Lecturer
at the beginning of the course unit.
References:
1. Mark L. Berenson, David M. Levine, Timothy C. Krehbiel; 8th Edition,
2001 ‘Basic Business Statistics’, Prentice Hall.
2. Terry Sincich, Pearson College Division, 5th Edition, 1995 ‘Business
Statistics by Examples’.
3. Frank H. Dietrich, Nancy J. Shafer; 1984 ‘Business Statistics: An
Inferential Approach’, Dellen Pub. Co.
4. Alexander M. Mood, Franklin A. Graybill, Duane C. Boss; 3rd Edition,
1984 ‘Introduction to the Theory of Statistics’, McGraw-Hill.
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Course
Title
Data Collecting
Techniques
Course
Code STAT 1302
Level 1 Semester I Credits 03 Theory (hrs) 45
Practical (hrs) -
Learning Outcomes:
On the completion of this course unit student will be able to:
Classify studies under different categories,
Use data collecting techniques for quantitative, qualitative,
Design Basic Experiments,
Develop questionnaires for data collection in surveys.
Course Contents:
Brief outline of the terminology: Population, Sample, Sampling
unit/experimental unit, Sampling error, Non-sampling error, Random
variation, Bias.
Classifications of studies: Observational vs experimental,
Exploratory vs confirmatory, Cross-sectional vs retrospective.
Data Collecting Techniques for survey: Non probability and
probability sampling techniques)
Data Collecting Techniques for Experimental Studies: Brief
introduction the terminology [Completely Randomized Design (CRD),
Randomized Complete Block (RCBD), Lattin Square Design (LSD)].
Mode of Delivery:
Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of Evaluation:
Tutorials/Assignments/Quizzes, Mid-semester test and End of semester
examination
Note:
Weightage given to each component will be announced by the Lecturer at
the beginning of the course unit.
References:
1. Douglus C Montgomery; 8th Edition, 2013, ‘Designs and Analysis of
Experiments’, Wiley.
2. William G Cochran; 3th Edition, 1977, ‘Sampling Techniques’, Wiley.
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Course
Title
Elementary Data
Analysis
Course
Code STAT 1303
Level 1 Semester I Credits 03 Theory (hrs) 30
Practical (hrs) 30
Learning Outcomes:
On the completion of this course unit student will be able to:
Apply meaningful graphical and numerical descriptive measures in
practices,
Correctly identify and quantify the association between two variables
with different scales of measure,
Use the least squares method in simple regression analysis.
Course Contents:
Instruction to modelling using SPSS: Simple Linear Regression.
Measures of Association between two variables using SPSS: Two
qualitative variables using contingency tables, One quantitative
variable and one qualitative variable, Two quantitative variables,
Covariance and correlation between two variables.
Tabular data summaries using SPSS: Frequency and contingency
table.
Graphical data summaries using SPSS: Bar and pie charts, boxplots,
histograms, scatter plots.
Numerical data summaries using SPSS: Explanatory data analysis
Mode of Delivery:
Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of Evaluation:
Tutorials/Assignments/Quizzes, Mid-semester test and End of semester
examination
Note:
Weightage given to each component will be announced by the Lecturer at
the beginning of the course unit.
References:
1. Perm S. Mann; High School Edition, 8th Edition, 2013 ‘Introductory
Statistics’, Wiley,.
2. Roger E. Kirk;, 1999, ‘Statistics: Introduction’, Harcourt Brace
College.
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Course
Title
Introduction to
Statistical Packages
Course
Code STAT 1304
Level 1 Semester I Credits 02 Theory (hrs) 15
Practical (hrs) 30
Learning Outcomes:
On the completion of this course unit student will be able to:
Write data into the SPSS /MINITAB data files,
Construct tables and draw graphs using SPSS/MINITAB,
Perform data management using SPSS/MINITAB,
Conduct statistical tests using SPSS/MINITAB.
Course Contents:
Reading and Defining Data: Datasets, Copy Data and Properties, Data
Dictionary, Setting, Reading Data, Database, Data Dictionary, Labels,
Measurement Level, Value Labels, Variable Types, Variable
Properties, Variable Sets, Define Missing Values
Data Understanding / Descriptive: Cross Tabs, Graphs, Results,
Descriptive Statistics, Dispersion, Box plots, Explore Procedure,
Frequencies, Means Procedure, Statistics Cross Tabs, Summary
Statistics, Univariate Statistics.
Data Management: Adding Cases, Aggregation, Duplicate Cases,
Select Cases, Split File, Data Transformations, Categorical Variables,
Logical, Functions, Strings, Using Functions, Counting Values Across
Variables, Counting Variables Across Cases, If Conditions, Recoding,
Computing New Variables, Missing Values Recode.
Editing and Exploring: Charts, Chart Builder, Chart Editor, Chart
Templates, Exporting Results, Navigating Using, Pivot Tables, Output
Viewer, Pivot Tables Editor, Scale Data: Box Plots, Scale Variable
Charts, Scatter plots, Table Looks
Basic Inferential Statistics: Chi-Square, Correlations, Regression, T-
Tests,
Mode of Delivery:
Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of Evaluation:
Tutorials/Assignments/Quizzes, Mid-semester test and End of semester
examination
Note:
Weightage given to each component will be announced by the Lecturer at
the beginning of the course unit.
References:
1. Statistical Analysis using SPSS (2012) by Karuthan Chinna,
Krishnakumari Karuthan, Choo Wan Yuen, Publisher - Pearson Malaysia
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Sdn Bhd (ISBN 978-967-349-218-3)
2. How to use SPSS Statistics, A step by step guide to analysis and
interpretation – 7th edition by Bran C. Cronk
3. The Student Guide to MINITAB 14 by John De Makenzie
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Course
Title
Report Writing and
Presentation Skills
Course
Code STAT 1305
Level 1 Semester I Credits 01 Theory (hrs) 05
Practical (hrs) 20
Learning Outcomes:
On the completion of this course unit student will be able to:
Write an effective statistical reports,
Perform an effective and a standard presentation on a given topic.
Course Contents:
Report Writing: Definition of a report, Types of reports, Initial
preparation, Planning and research, Report structure.
Presentation Skills: Preparation and delivering an effective
presentation.
Mode of Delivery:
Lectures, Practical and Group discussion
Mode of Evaluation:
Repot writing /Assignments,
Note:
Weightage given to each component will be announced by the Lecturer at
the beginning of the course unit.
References:
1. www. ssdd.bcu.ac.uk/learner/writing guides; ‘Birmingham City
University Writing Guides’.
2. www.linkageinc.com; ‘A guide to Effective Presentation Preparation’.
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Course
Title
Introduction to
Statistical Distribution
Course
Code STAT 1306
Level 1 Semester I Credits 03 Theory (hrs) 45
Practical (hrs) -
Learning Outcomes:
On the completion of this course unit student will be able to:
Describe the probability distribution corresponding to a given real-
life situation involving one variable,
Compute Expected Value and Variance and application of them in
different situations
Apply principles of Probability and Statistics to real-life situations,
State the importance of Central Limit Theorem.
Course Contents:
Random variables: Rationale for the introduction of random
variables, Definition of a random variable, Types of random variable.
Distributions: Discrete/Continuous probability distribution,
Cumulative probability distribution.
Properties of a random variable: Expected values, Variance,
Standers deviation, Moment.
Discrete Probability Distributions: Discrete uniform, Bernoulli,
Binomial, Poisson.
Continuous Probability Distributions: Uniform, Normal and
Exponential
Central limit theorem: Introduction to sampling distribution and
central limit theorem
Mode of Delivery:
Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of Evaluation:
Tutorials/Assignments/Quizzes, Mid-semester test and End of semester
examination
Note:
Weightage given to each component will be announced by the Lecturer
at the beginning of the course unit.
References:
1. Mark L Berenson, David M Levine and Timothy C Krehbiel; (8th Edition), 2001
‘Basic Business Statistics – Chapters 5 – 7’, Prentice Hall.
2. Alexander M. Mood., Franklin A. Graybill, Pittenger Duane C. Boes; 3rd
edition, Reprint (2005), ‘Introduction to the Theory of Statistics’, McGraw-
Hill.
3. Hoel Paul G., Port Sidney C., Stone Charles J.; 1st edition, (1971),
‘Introduction to Probability Theory’, Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Course
Title Statistical Inference
Course
Code STAT 1307
Level 1 Semester I Credits 03 Theory (hrs) 45
Practical (hrs) -
Learning Outcomes:
On the completion of this course unit student will be able to:
Compute point estimates of mean and variance of a population,
Compute interval estimates of mean, variance and proportion of a
population,
Explain Chi-square distribution and Student’s t distribution,
Use the test of hypothesis in making statistical decisions.
Course Contents:
Point estimation: Methods of finding Point estimates for mean,
variance and proportion.
Introduction to distribution: Student’s t distribution, F- distribution,
Chi-square distribution,
Interval estimation: Level of significance of an interval estimate,
Interval estimates for mean when variance is known/unknown,
Interval estimates for variance and proportion.
Test of Hypothesis: Null and alternative hypotheses, Type I and Type
II errors, Power of Test, Test of hypothesis for one sample for mean,
proportion and variance, Test of hypothesis for two sample tests for
mean, proportion and variance.
Mode of Delivery:
Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of Evaluation:
Tutorials/Assignments/Quizzes, Mid-semester test and End of semester
examination
Note:
Weightage given to each component will be announced by the Lecturer
at the beginning of the course unit.
References:
1. Mark L. Berenson, David M. Levine, Timothy C. Krehbiel; 8th Edition,
2001 ‘Basic Business Statistics’, Prentice Hall.
2. Terry Sincich, Pearson College Division, 5th Edition, 1995 ‘Business
Statistics by Examples’.
3. Frank H. Dietrich, Nancy J. Shafer; 1984 ‘Business Statistics: An
Inferential Approach’, Dellen Pub. Co.
4. Alexander M. Mood, Franklin A. Graybill, Duane C. Boss; 3rd Edition,
1984 ‘Introduction to the Theory of Statistics’, McGraw-Hill.
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Course
Title Regression Analysis
Course
Code STAT 1308
Level 1 Semester II Credits 03 Theory (hrs) 30
Practical (hrs) 30
Learning Outcomes:
On the completion of this course unit student will be able to:
Students will be able to understand method and concept of simple
and multiple regression and correlation
Develop an understanding of the theoretical basis for regression
analysis
Enable students to write simple and multiple linear regression
models in matrix format
Students will be able to build regression models
Students will be able to present the results using available statistical
software
Course Contents:
Basic ideas of Applied Regression Analysis
Simple Linear Regression; Residual Analysis; Autocorrelation;
Multiple Regression;
Parameter Estimation and Testing
Model Selection Procedures; Polynomial Regression; Indicator
Variables; Multicollinearity; Outliers and Influential Observations.
Mode of Delivery:
Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of Evaluation:
Tutorials/Assignments/Quizzes, Mid-semester test and End of semester
examination
Note:
Weightage given to each component will be announced by the Lecturer
at the beginning of the course unit.
References:
1. Classical and Modern Regression with Applications, Myers, second
edition, Duxbury Press, 1990
2. Introduction to Linear Regression Analysis, D. Montgomery and E.
Peck, Wiley, 2001.
3. Linear Statistical Models, John Neter, Kutner ,Nachtshemand
WassemanApplied, McGrraw‐Hill, 1996
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Course
Title Surveys and Samplings
Course
Code STAT 1309
Level 1 Semester I Credits 03 Theory (hrs) 30
Practical (hrs) 30
Learning Outcomes:
On the completion of this course unit student will be able to:
Construct a questioner for a survey
Plan and execute a sample survey
Analyze sample survey results
Minimize errors and biases of sample surveys
Estimate population parameters under different sampling techniques
Course Contents:
Planning a sample survey
Mode of Questioner: Face to face interview, Mail Questioner,
Internet survey, Telephone survey
Questioner Construction: Content of a questioner, Sequence of
Questioner, Question type
Sample size calculation: For homogenous /heterogeneous
population
Analysis of survey dada: Qualitative and Quantitative data analytical
methods
Errors and biases of sample surveys
Mode of Delivery:
Lectures and Tutorials
Mode of Evaluation:
Tutorials/Assignments/Quizzes, Mid-semester test and End of semester
examination
Note:
Weightage given to each component will be announced by the Lecturer
at the beginning of the course unit.
References:
1. William G Cochran; 3th Edition, 1977 ‘Sampling Techniques’,
Wiley.
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Course
Title Project
Course
Code STAT 1310
Level 1 Semester I Credits 03 Theory (hrs) -
Practical (hrs) 90
Learning Outcomes:
On the completion of this course unit student will be able to:
Carry out a study using statistical procedure,
Do correct statistical analysis based on the data collected under the
study and draw conclusions based on the analysis,
Write a report on the project,
Present the outcomes of the study.
Course Contents:
Each student should select a project with the consultation of a
Supervisor assigned by the ATC. Under the guidance of the Supervisor
student should carry out the study. Repot should be prepared in the
format approved by the Council on the recommendation of ATC.
Mode of Evaluation:
Presentations and project report
Note:
Weightage given to each component will be announced by the Lecturer
at the beginning of the course unit.
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