Statistics, Minor (0148)
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0148
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
This minor covers topics in statistics from an introductory level to exploring complex statistical techniques that are used to analyse and interpret data generated in many disciplines. Students considering undertaking further postgraduate research studies in any discipline should consider taking this minor as part of their undergraduate degree.
This minor is open to all undergraduate students except those enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science) program.
Students must complete 40 credit points as follows.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Biometry | ||
| Statistical Decision Making | ||
| Statistics for Business | ||
| Select three of the following: | 30 | |
| Environmental Informatics | ||
| Introduction to Data Science | ||
| Making Sense of Data | ||
| Predictive Modelling | ||
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
MATH 2009 Introduction to Data Science is replaced by COMP 2025 Introduction to Data Science