Task The assignment will cover the topics descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, sampling and sampling distributions. Students will be required to use the Data Analysis...

Task The assignment will cover the topics descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, sampling and sampling distributions. Students will be required to use the Data Analysis Tools in Excel to complete some parts of the assignment. A copy of the assignment can be accessed below Assignment The assignment template, the cover sheet and the data set can be found at the Subject Interact site in Resources. Rationale This assessment task has been designed to ensure that you are engaging with the subject content and to provide feedback on a regular basis. More specifically it is designed to assess the following learning outcomes. That students be able to summarise and interpret data graphically and numerically; be able to calculate and interpret probabilities, and use standard discrete and continuous probability distributions; be able to use a statistical package to analyse data appropriately, and then interpret the output; be able to evaluate if the assumptions underlying statistical techniques are valid in a given scenario; be able to apply basic principles of survey design, such as determination of appropriate sample sizes and sampling techniques; be able to explain the standard uses of Statistics in the media and in business environments,and judge whether the statistical methodology and conclusions drawn are appropriate. Marking criteria All questions in this assignment involve problems with a sequence of several steps. These are marked using the following criteria. Criteria Description Correctness Arithmetic, algebra and calculations are correct (except possible some minor rounding errors). Process / Method The indicated / correct method is selected and carried out completely. Communication / Working You have made it clear that you have done using an appropriate mix of text, mathematical notation, neat diagrams and code excerpts. The mark for each question is determined by the proportion of your solution that satisfies these criteria. Full marks Partial marks Zero marks Correct answer written as a clear response to the original question. Full worked solutions provided that are clear, adequate and legible and use the correct mathematical notation and reasoning, with neat diagrams and code excerpts where appropriate. Final answer includes appropriate units and (where specified) correct rounding.