ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title
STA601 Statistics and Applied Analytics
Assessment
Invigilated Online Test
Individual/Group
Individual
Length
130 minutes
Learning Outcomes
This assessment addresses the following Subject Learning Outcomes:
(a) Analyse and present data graphically and critically evaluate summary statistics using EXCEL.
(b) Justify data analysis methods to simple and multiple regression, and probability.
(c) Apply a range of data analysis tools to inform. problem solving and support business decision making.
(d) Present findings, from quantitative research, to a wide range of stakeholders from diverse industries.
Submission
Due by 11:55 pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module 4.2.
The Online Test is available to students for 24 hours.
Test available to students from Saturday 11:55 pm (AEST/AEDT) of Module 4.2 (Week 8) to Sunday 11:55 pm (AEST/AEDT) of Module 4.2 (Week 8).
Weighting
40%
Total Marks
100 marks
Context
This assessment will test your understanding of concepts and applications of probability distributions, confidence interval estimation and hypothesis testing, and their application in real world problems. Understanding and knowledge of topics covered in Module 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2 will assist in attempting this test. The test comprises comprehensive questions, and you will be required to perform. moderate to advanced calculations to answer these questions.
General Instructions
• Review the learning resources for Module 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2 before undertaking the Online Test.
• You will have 130 minutes to complete the test.
• You will be allowed only ONE attempt to complete the test.
• The Online Test attempt will shut down after 130 minutes duration.
• Make sure you organise your time to attempt the Online Test, and finish it in one go. If there are any delays while doing the test, the system will trigger a forced completion.
• Any calculator allowed.
• An in-built EXCEL file will be provided with the test.
• Final numerical answers should be rounded to two (2) decimal places.
• This is an open book test.
Instructions for Respondus
More information on what you need to do prior to the test and how the test will be conducted can be found in the Respondus link in this subject on Blackboard.
Please make sure you refer to this link a few weeks prior to undertaking the test, as you will need to set up the technology and undertake a practice test to ensure everything is in place and working for you.