Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM Statistics Project
School	Mathematics
Department	Mathematics
Module Code	06 40208
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Masters Level
Credits	60
Semester
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Project supervision-5 hours Guided independent study-595 hours Total: 600 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module gives the students an opportunity to carry out independent study of a topic in Statistics that particularly interests them. This will involve either applying or expanding the skills learned in the taught modules. It will also involve critical analysis of the problem under investigation in the context of known literature, description of the methods used or developed and presentation of the final results.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of a number of modern statistical research techniques underpinned by a knowledge of the fundamental principles in the area View and carry out critical analysis of a problem based on the fundamental principles of statistics Independently plan a period of research and manage their time Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and apply the statistical research methods Have the ability to communicate mathematical, or otherwise, ideas to audience with non-mathematical background Prepare a report at professional standard
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Written final project report (80%), project oral presentation (20%) Reassessment: Resubmission of project report
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