Overview

Statistics at The University of Western Australia, offered within the Bachelor of Science, is the discipline of designing and applying methods to gather, analyse and interpret evidence drawn from observation and experiment. The course pairs mathematical foundations with practical work on real datasets, so students learn both why statistical techniques work and how to use them well. In a world that relies on evidence to make decisions, these skills are valuable across research, industry and public life.

What You'll Learn

• Calculus and mathematical methods that underpin statistical theory

• Probability, including its fundamentals and its use in modelling random processes

• Designing and analysing experiments, and working with observational data

• Numerical methods for solving quantitative problems by computation

• Advanced data analysis and the scientific reasoning behind statistical inference

• Specialist topics such as spatial statistics, statistical learning and Bayesian methods

• Using professional statistical software on real-world datasets through practical assignments and projects

• Ethical considerations that arise when analysing and reporting data

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will have a solid grasp of statistical theory, methods and their applications. They will be able to select and carry out appropriate analyses, design sound experiments, and reason carefully about probability and uncertainty. Graduates will use statistical software confidently, apply computational techniques to draw insight from data, and present conclusions in a clear, defensible way. They will also be able to weigh ethical issues in their work and bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills to varied fields that depend on data-driven decisions.