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Information on course
Name of Course/Module:
Statistics
Course Code:
STA 131
Name(s) of academic staff:
Noor Ariffuddin Bin Jalani
Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme:
To provide students with the essential knowledge in basic statistics for
students to apply this knowledge in performing scientific research and as one
of the tools in healthcare.
Semester and Year offered:
Semester 2 / Year 1
Total Student
Total Guided and
Face to Face
Learning Time (SLT)
Independent Learning
L = Lecture
L
T
P
O
T = Tutorial
P = Practical
32 21
48
101
O= Others
Credit Value: 3
Prerequisite (if any):
Credit in Modern Mathematics SPM and Pass Additional Mathematics SPM
Course Learning outcomes:
At the end of this courses, students should be able to:
CLO1: Explain and show good understanding on statistical concept.
CLO2: Solve calculations, estimations and precise approximation in
questions or problems given during tutorial or mathematical exercises.
CLO3: Determine and solving problems in mathematical terms and problemsolving using the correct method in statistics
CLO4: Apply the statistical knowledge and skills in scientific fields especially
in related subjects and research.
CLO5: Use the right principles and the right formula when solving
mathematical problems and performing statistical analysis

10. Transferable Skills:

Students will gain skills in performing analysis in scientific research and shall
enhance their calculation skills as well as problem-solving. Later on students
can apply their knowledge and skills towards application in related subjects.
11. Teaching-learning and assessment strategy:
PLO

Teaching Learning Activities

Type of Assessment

Knowledge
Thinking and
Scientific Skills

Lecture/ Tutorial
Tutorial

Written Test/ Quiz

Assignment/ Test

12. Synopsis:
This module covers major topics in Pre-U statistics, such as Data
Description, Permutation dan Combination, Probability and Probability
Distributions.
13. Mode of Delivery:
Lecture and Tutorial.
14. Assessment Methods and Types:
Type of Assessment

Assessment Method
Quizzes
Test (midterm)
Final examination
Written Assignment
Answer tutorial

Written test
Assignment
Tutorial

Percentage(%)
15
20
40
10
15

15. Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Aims :

PEO
PEO1
PEO2
PEO3
PEO4
CLO

CLO1

CLO2

CLO3

CLO4

CLO5
16. Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Learning Outcomes:
PLO PLO1
CLO
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3

PLO2

PLO3

CLO4

CLO5

PLO4

PLO5

PLO6

PLO7

PLO8

17. Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic:
Topic

Lecture

Tutoria
l

Quiz/
Test

Assignment

Directed
Study

Total

1.Data Description
-Introduction to Statistic
-Representation of Data
-Statistical Terms
-Types of Charts
-Construct and interpret
histogram, Frequency
Polygon and Ogive
-Different Types of
Data(Grouped and
Ungrouped Data)
-Relationship between
Mode, Median and Mean
2. Permutation and
Combination
-Permutation of n object
-Permutation of r object
from n object
-Combination of r object
-Combination of r object
from n object
3. Events and
Probability
-Probability of Events
-Mutually Exclusive
Events
-Conditional Events
-Independent Events
4. Random Variables
-Discrete and Continuous
Variables
-Probability Density
Function
5. Probability
Distribution
-Binomial Distribution
-The Poisson Distribution
-Normal Distribution
-Problems relating to
Normal Distribution
-Miscellaneous Examples
TOTAL

20

11

16

11

22

32

21

15

15

18

101

18. Main references supporting the course:

Pre-U STPM Matriculation (Statistics) Pearson Malaysia Sdn Bhd

(Soon Chin Loong, Tong Swee Fong, Lau Too Kya)
Matematik Tambahan Tingkatan 4 dan 5 Kurikulum Bersepadu
Sekolah Menengah (Khoo Cheng),
Matematik STPM (Statistik) Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn. Bhd (Chin
Siew Wui).
Statistik Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (NurAzah Abdul Manaf)