Unit Outline
XPD019
Statistics
IPC Semester 1, 2026
Damien Palmer
Learning and Teaching Performance
Academic Division (Division)
CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B
Unit Coordinator
Damien Palmer
Email: Damien.Palmer@utas.edu.au
What is the Unit About?
Unit Description
 
This unit aims for students to demonstrate an understanding of sampling, summary statistics and data displays, and to identify and analyse continuous bi-variate data, to use algebraic methods to solve systems of linear equations and to apply methods, concepts and theories to calculate confidence intervals for population parameters.
Intended Learning Outcomes
As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1
Collect and analyse sample data from populations
2
Apply probability distributions to model sample data
3
Develop statistical inferences from sample data
4
Use software tools to analyse and graphically represent data
5
Present data and analysis results with academic integrity
Alterations as a result of student feedback
 
 
 
Teaching arrangements
ATTENDANCE MODE
TEACHING TYPE
LEARNING ACTIVITY
CONTACT HOURS
FREQUENCY
On Campus
Workshop
Interactive classes to discuss and examine weekly topics
2
2 times per week
Workshop
Interactive classes to discuss and examine weekly topics
1
Weekly
Online
Independent Learning
Moderated online independent learning activities
2
Weekly
Attendance / engagement expectations
If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online or includes online activities, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline or MyLO, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.
 
 
 
 
How will I be Assessed?
 
For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.
Assessment schedule
ASSESSMENT TASK #
ASSESSMENT TASK NAME
DATE DUE
WEIGHT
LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:
Participation
See the MyLO site for the due date
5 %
 
Assessment Task 2:
Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing
See the MyLO site for the due date
10 %
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:
Data Sampling, Displays, Correlation and Regression Data
See the MyLO site for the due date
12.5 %
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 4:
Discrete and Continuous Distributions
See the MyLO site for the due date
12.5 %
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 5:
Examination
See the MyLO site for the due date
50 %
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 6:
Quizzes
Week 12
20 %
LO1
 
Assessment details
Assessment Task 1: Participation
Task Description:
n/a
Task Length:
 
Due Date:
See the MyLO site for the due date
Weight:
5 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
 
Assessment Task 2: Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing
Task Description:
Assignment 4
Task Length:
 
Due Date:
See the MyLO site for the due date
Weight:
10 %
 
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
UP do not have assessment criteria as yet.
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
 
Assessment Task 3: Data Sampling, Displays, Correlation and Regression Data
Task Description:
Assessment 2
Task Length:
 
Due Date:
See the MyLO site for the due date
Weight:
12.5 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
UP do not have assessment criteria as yet.
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
 
Assessment Task 4: Discrete and Continuous Distributions
Task Description:
Assignment 3
Task Length:
 
Due Date:
See the MyLO site for the due date
Weight:
12.5 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
UP do not have assessment criteria as yet.
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
 
Assessment Task 5: Examination
Task Description:
Exam
Task Length:
 
Due Date:
See the MyLO site for the due date
Weight:
50 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
 
1
UP do not have assessment criteria as yet.
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
 
Assessment Task 6: Quizzes
Task Description:
There are 4 MyLO quizzes scheduled as follows:
Weeks 4, 7, 9, and 12

Questions will cover topics from the previous weeks’ lessons.
Task Length:
4 quizzes 40 min per quiz
Due Date:
Week 12
Weight:
20 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Classify types of data using statistical concepts
LO1
 
 
 
How your final result is determined
To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.
Academic progress review
The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.
Submission of assignments
Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.
Academic integrity
Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see
Important Guidelines & Support.
Requests for extensions
If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.
 
A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.
 
The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.
Late penalties
Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.
 
Review of results and appeals
You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.