Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency covers the application of advanced statistics in an engineering or related application. It includes probability distributions, correlation, inference and significance, and covers both the application of theory in simple calculations and the use of relevant statistical packages for more complex situations.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to projects or tasks requiring advanced statistical analysis involving probability distributions, correlation, inference and significance, and the use of statistical tables and equations, either manually or through use of an appropriate statistics package. It is suitable for paraprofessionals and technologists required to solve advanced statistical problems in an engineering or related field, or those pursuing technologist careers and qualifications.
Prior or concurrent experience in probability and statistics covering central tendency, measures of variability and confidence limits is required.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Identify a need for the application of statistics |
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Identify a problem requiring a statistical application |
1.2 |
Define the problem |
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1.3 |
Determine data currently available for analysis |
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1.4 |
Determine information required from outcome |
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Prepare to solve statistical problem |
2.1 |
Determine statistical techniques to be applied |
2.2 |
Identify and gain access to appropriate computational devices |
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2.3 |
Collect required input data |
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2.4 |
Analyse collected data for suitability and completeness |
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2.5 |
Take appropriate action to address any deficiencies found |
3 |
Solve statistical problem |
3.1 |
Apply appropriate techniques to collected data |
3.2 |
Check answer by appropriate means |
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3.3 |
Interpret answer to determine information required by problem definition |
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Communicate outcomes |
4.1 |
Communicate outcome to relevant stakeholders by appropriate means |
4.2 |
Explain outcome to stakeholders, as appropriate |
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4.3 |
Check outcome has addressed problem |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Problem definition |
A problem definition for the purposes of this unit is one that allows for a statistical analysis and the application of quantitative data |
Data available |
Data currently available includes:
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Information required |
Information required is:
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Statistical techniques |
Statistical technique may include:
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Computational device |
Computational devices include:
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Appropriate action |
Appropriate action may include:
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Appropriate technique |
Appropriate technique includes:
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Check answer |
Checking answer means that the answer is examined to ensure it is within the range of expected rational results |
Interpret answer |
Interpret answer means translating the result of the statistical analysis into a form which is useable by the relevant stakeholders |
Appropriate communication |
Appropriate communication may include:
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Check outcome |
Check outcome includes:
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Unit Sector(s)
Engineering practice
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.