2008/09 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
MATH5812M Assignment in Statistics
35 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Professor A. Yu Veretennikov
Email: veretenn@maths.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Pre-requisite qualifications
MATH 2715 and be registered for at least 50 credits from other MATH Level 3/4 or Level 4 modules during the academic year; which must include at least 40 credits from Level 3 or 4 Statistics modules.This module is mutually exclusive with
MATH3082 | Project in Pure Mathematics 1 |
MATH3083 | Project in Pure Mathematics 2 |
MATH3422 | Project in Applied Mathematics |
MATH3752 | Project in Statistics 1 |
MATH3753 | Project in Statistics 2 |
MATH5082M | Assignment in Pure Maths |
MATH5422M | Assignment in Applied Mathematics |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
Students must contact the module manager before choosing this module, before the end of the previous session.Objectives
An extended study of an advanced topic in statistics through independent study under supervision of a member of staff. On completion of this module, students should be able to:(a) search independently through various sources;
(b) link together explanations of the topic;
(c) produce a critical assessment of the sources;
(d) produce a report and describe its contents orally.
Syllabus
The project is suitable for students wishing to specialise in Statistics. The student may choose a project suggested by the Department, or put forward their own suggested topic for approval. A supervisor will be allocated to oversee the details of the project work.
1. Choice of topic. Each student will be allocated to a supervisor who will be responsible for the detailed description of the assignment. The material may be available in textbooks, although the development of the topic will preferably not follow any one textbook completely. Often some form of data analysis may be involved.
2. Supervision. The supervisor will provide the student with a fairly detailed outline of the contents of the topic, including names or brief descriptions of the main concepts. This will be given in writing to the student and a copy retained by the supervisor. The student will be able to consult the supervisor in case of difficulty. The supervisor may suggest examples for the student to attempt, or modifications of the original assignment. As much as possible of the supervisor's comments, questions and suggestions will be given to the student in writing and a copy retained by the supervisor.
3. Student's work. The student will be required to draw up their own detailed notes on the topic, profusely illustrated with examples. The notes may resemble those collected on a lecture course, or written in the form of a review article, or form the basis of a statistical analysis. Material should be taken from more than one source but should be written in the student's own words.
4. Assessment. At the end of the assignment the student's report, together with the comments of the supervisor will all be collected together for the final assessment and grading. The report must be handed in by the end of week 11 of the second semester. There will be a brief oral presentation given by the student to the supervisor and an internal assessor, followed by some questions. This will be used as part of the final grade. The assessment will take into account how much of the original assignment was eventually covered, the nature and number of corrections that had to be made, and the understanding of the material covered. It is not to be expected that there will be no mistakes or inconsistencies, and the supervisor would not prevent work being presented for assessment because of their existence. The assignment grading will be done by the supervisor in consultation with an independent assessor. The final assessment and grading will be studied by the external examiner.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Tutorial | 15 | 1.00 | 15.00 |
Private study hours | 335.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 15.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 350.00 |
Private study
Directed reading.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Meetings with supervisor, supervisor reporting to assessor.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Assignment | Report submitted by week 10 of semester 2 and oral assessment during the semester 2 examination period | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 01/04/2009
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