STATS5000 Statistics and R
Data scientists use statistics to collect, check, analyse, and obtain meaningful conclusions from raw and unstructured data. They create models to test predictions or identify trends. This unit introduces you to statistical analysis methods using R, an open-source programming language and environment used for statistical analysis, data visualization, and data science. You will encounter problem sets from various disciplines as you learn to analyse and visualise data and communicate your findings to various audiences.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount^ $578