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Faculty of Science Postgraduate Booklet, Session 2018/2019

               SQB7001 Research Methodology For Statistics

               This course is designed to give knowledge and skills to students related to suitable methodologies in
               statistical  research.  It  includes  searching  and  critically  evaluating  journal  articles  on  statistical
               problems.  The  course  will  introduce  fundamental  statistical  concepts  and  techniques  useful  for
               research  in  statistics.  The  students  will  be  guided  in  writing  research  proposal  in  the  area  of
               statistics.

               Assessment Methods:
               Continuous Assessment 100%

               Medium of Instruction:
               English

               Transferable Skills:
               -

               Humanity Skill:
               CT5, LL2, EM3

               References:
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                   1.  Bordens, K.S., Bruce, B. (2011). Research and design methods: a process approach. 8  Ed.
                       McGraw-Hill.
                   2.  Flick, U. (2011), Introducing research methodology: a beginner’s guide to doing a research
                       project. Sage Publication, London.
                   3.  Hogg,  R.V.,  McKean,  J.W.,  and  Craig,  A.T.  (2013). Introduction  to  Mathematical  Statistics.
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                       7  Ed. Pearson.
                   4.  Agresti, A. (2015). Foundations of linear and generalized linear models. John Wiley & Sons.


               SQB7002 Research Project

               Refer to lecturers concerned for project synopsis and reference texts.

               Assessment Methods:
               Continuous Assessment 100%

               Medium of Instruction:
               English

               Transferable Skills:
               Skill in preparing a research proposal and report, programming skills

               Humanity Skill:
               CS8, CT5, LL3, EM3

               References:
               Refer to the lecturer





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