| Effective Term: | 2026/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Experimental Design & Analysis |
| Unit ID: | STATS2100 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (STATS1000) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 010103 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit introduces the key concepts underlying the design and analysis of statistical experiments. A range of experimental designs is considered. Data from various disciplinary contexts is utilised, and there is a strong emphasis on computing skills, interpretation of computer output and communication of statistical results and conclusions. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | |  | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | describe the concepts of experimental design, determine the design used in a particular practical situation, and identify the factors relevant to the situation; |
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| K2. | choose appropriate experimental design techniques in context of the problem; |
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| K3. | identify, analyse and report on a selection of advanced experimental designs; |
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| K4. | describe the concept of power in relation to experimental design, and perform power calculations for simple designs; |
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| K5. | interpret the results and computer output from all of the above designs and present clear, orderly and informative statistical summaries and technical reports. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | use technology to perform analysis of variance, including estimation of contrasts, planned and post hoc comparisons; |
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| S2. | perform formal statistical analysis of data from a variety of disciplines; |
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| S3. | use technology to generate and then interpret computer output and communicate statistical results and conclusions. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | build and apply experimental designs for the real-world problems. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include:
1. one-way ANOVA with multiple comparisons and planned and post hoc comparisons;
2. factorial designs and interactions;
3. power analysis;
4. fixed and random effects models;
5. balanced incomplete block designs;
6. latin squares and split plot designs;
7. hierarchical (nested) designs;
8. repeated measures designs. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, inter-act and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-person and/or online in: • Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication • Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Showing empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating a collegial environment • Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect • Inspiring and convincing others • Making informed decisions • Displaying initiative | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically • Evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information • Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and benefiting from digital learning opportunities. | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context | FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in global economic environmental and societal contexts • Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life. | N/A - Not Applicable |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, A1 | Read, research and apply various aspects of experimental designs. | Assignments | 40 - 60% | | 2. | K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3 | Attend lectures, read and summarise theoretical aspects of the unit | Test/Viva | 40 - 60% |
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