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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
Course Name (English) INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
Course Code STA104
MQF Credit 3
Course Description This course introduces the basic statistical concepts in general applications. The topics include basic concepts of sampling methods, method of data collection, introductory methods in descriptive and inferential statistics. Specific topics include methods of describing data, correlation & regression analysis, time series analysis, index numbers and probability. Students will be exposed to statistical project which involve analyzing primary or secondary data in enhancing their understanding in solving real problems. Statistical Analysis using Excel or SPSS will be introduced.
Transferable Skills Problem solving skills developed through test, assignment and group project.
Teaching Methodologies Lectures, Tutorial, Discussion
CLO
CLO1 Explain the concept of descriptive statistics
CLO2 Interpret the appropriate statistical solution in a given problem.
CLO3 Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility skills in handling group project.
Pre-Requisite Courses No course recommendations
Reading List
Recommended Text
  • Lau Too Kya, Phang Yook Ngor, Zainudin Awang 2022, Statistics For UiTM, 6 Ed., SJ Learning [ISBN: 9789671859476]
Reference Book Resources
  • Douglas A. Lind,William G. Marchal,Samuel Adam Wathen 2021, Statistical Techniques in Business & Economics, 13 Ed., McGraw Hill Companies [ISBN: 9781260239478]
  • Prem S. Mann 2018, Introductory Statistics, 9 Ed., John Wiley & Sons [ISBN: 9781119537045]
  • Allan Bluman 2018, Elementary Statistics: A Step By Step Approach, 10 Ed., McGraw-Hill Science/ Engineering/ Math [ISBN: 9781259755330]
  • Yarina Ahmad, Jasmine Ahmad, Nor Suziana Tahir, Mahadir Ladisma@Awis, Siti Nur Fathanah Abd Hamid 2018, Roadmap of SPSS Analysis for Undergraduate Research, Penerbit UiTM [ISBN: 9789673635153]
  • Kieth A. Carlson,Jennifer R. Winquist 2021, An Introduction to Statistics: An Active Learning Approach, 3 Ed., SAGE Publications [ISBN: 9781544375090]
Article/Paper ListThis Course does not have any article/paper resources
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