Module Details

Module Code: STAT8004
Title: Stats & Experimental Design
Long Title: Stats & Experimental Design
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4620 - Statistics
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to develop skills in the application of the methods of probability and statistics in engineering and science. The module will allow the student to acquire knowledge, skill and competence in the areas of probability, statistical models, sampling theory, hypothesis testing, design of experiments and regression analysis.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply probability models to engineering problems
LO2 Calculate point and interval estimates of population parameters
LO3 Formulate and carry out statistical tests of hypothesis, including analysis of variance procedures.
LO4 Choose an experimental design appropriate to a given problem and perform the analysis on the resultant data.
LO5 Perform regression analysis, both simple and multiple cases.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).

Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.

No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Probability models
Detailed treatment of the standard probability models including Binomial Poisson, Normal, and their application to Engineering problems
Statistical Inference.
Sampling distributions. Estimation and significance testing; procedures involving normal, t, F and chi-square distributions. Analysis of variance.
Design of experiments
Introduction to the concepts and terminology of experimental design, along with some analysis of designed experiments
Regression Analysis.
Least squares. The simple linear model. Analysis of residuals, coefficient of determination. Analysis of variance for regression. Confidence limits for prediction. Introduction to multiple regression; model selection procedures.
Statistical software
Application of a software package such as Minitab to the different statistical methods covered by this course.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
In-class test
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Lab Assessment
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Analysis using Statistical Software Every Second Week 0.50 1
Tutorial Contact Review of lecture content, tutorial sheets Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture content, completion of exercises Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Analysis using Statistical Software Every Second Week 0.50 1
Tutorial Contact Review of lecture content, tutorial sheets Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture content, completion of exercises Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Douglas C. Montgomery, George C. Runger. (2011), Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers, 6th Edition International Student Version, Sixth Edition. Jon Wiley&Sons, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 9781118744].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Richard L. Scheaffer, Madhuri S. Mulekar, James T. McClave. (2011), Probability & Statistics for Engineers, Fifth Edition. Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, Boston, [ISBN: 9780538735902].
  • Jay Devore. (2014), Probability and Statistics for Engineeering and the Sciences, Ninth Edition. Brooks Cole, [ISBN: 978130525180].
  • Sheldon M. Ross. (2014), Introduction to probability and statistics for engineers and scientists, Fifth Edition. Elsevier, [ISBN: 9780123948113].
  • Douglas C. Montgomery. (2008), Introduction to statistical quality control, Sixth Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, N.J., [ISBN: 9780470233979].
  • Jiju Antony. (2014), Design of Experiments for Engineers and Scientists, Second Edition. Elsevier, [ISBN: 9780080994178].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECPEN_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering 5 Mandatory
CR_EMENG_9 Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 1 Group Elective 1