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Course Code : STA116
Course Name (English) : INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS APPROVED
Course Name (Malay) : PENGENALAN KEPADA KEBARANGKALIAN DAN STATISTIK
Course Level : 4 - Diploma
SLT : 120 Hours
Equivalent to 3 Credits
Face to Face: 58 Hours
Non Face to Face: 0 Hours
Student Preparation Time: 62 Hours
Pre-Requisite Courses : No course recommendations
Co-requisite Courses : No co-requisite Courses listed
Equivalent Courses : No equivalent Courses listed
Teaching Period Duration : 17 Weeks
Resource Person : RAIHANA BINTI ZAINORDIN
National Education Code : (4)Science, Mathematics and Computing
Delivery Period Duration : 1 Semester
Faculty Name : COLLEGE OF COMPUTING, INFORMATICS AND MATHEMATICS Start Year : 2022
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Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Apply appropriate methods in solving problems regarding descriptive statistics and probability. ( C3 )
2. Demonstrate interpersonal skills through a group project on descriptive statistics. ( A3 )
3. Apply numeracy skills in solving problems regarding probability. ( C3 )
Course Description
This subject will provide students with the basic knowledge of probability and statistics and its application in other
disciplines. The topics included in this subject will provide a platform for students who will be taking statistics at higher
level. Among the concepts introduced are descriptive statistics, probability concepts and special probability distributions.
The method of teaching and learning includes lecture, tutorial and discussion, and the assessments consist of test,
assignment, group project and final examination.
Syllabus Content
1. Descriptive Statistics
Definition of Statistics and Types of Statistics
Variables, Types of Variables, Types of Data and Level of Measurement
Sampling Techniques and Data Collection Methods
Organizing and Displaying Data
Data Descriptions (Measures of Central Tendency, Measures of Dispersion, Measures of Skewness, Shape of
Distribution, Coefficient of Variation)
2. Probability and Counting Rules
Sample Spaces and Probability
Counting Rules (Permutations, Combinations)
The Addition Rules of Probability
The Multiplicative Rules and Conditional Probability
Bayes’ Theorem
3. Discrete Random Variables and Probability Distributions
Concept of a Random Variable
Discrete Probability Distributions (Probability Mass Functions, Mathematical Expectations)
Special Discrete Probability Distributions (Uniform, Binomial, Poisson, Poisson Approximation to Binomial)
4. Continuous Random Variables and Probability Distributions
Introduction to Integration of Polynomial Functions
Continuous Probability Distributions (Probability Density Functions, Mathematical Expectations)
Special Continuous Probability Distributions (Uniform, Normal, Normal Approximation to Binomial, Normal Approximation
to Poisson)
Teaching Methodologies
Discussion
Lectures
Tutorial
Proposed % Marks Approved by KPP
Question Difficulty Levels Range
C1 - C2 20 - 35
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C3 - C4 40 - 60
C5 - C6 20 - 35
C1 - C3 0-0
C4 - C6 0-0
Assessment
Continuous 60.00%
Assessment: Assignment - 20% out of 50 on Week 13. Passing Mark(s): 25
Chapter 3 & 4
CLO: 3
Group Project - 20% out of 50 on Week 4. Passing Mark(s): 25
Chapter 1
CLO: 2
Test - 20% out of 50 on Week 7. Passing Mark(s): 25
Chapter 1 & 2
CLO: 1
Final Assessment: 40.00%
Final Examination - 40% out of 60 on End of Semester. Passing Mark(s): 30
All chapters
CLO: 1
Duration : 120 minutes
Transferable Skills
Problem solving skills developed through test, assignment and group project.
Special Regulation
This Module has no special regulation
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the Course
Reassessment Description
The assessment of this Course is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the Course in its entirety in
order to be reassessed.
Recommended Text
1. Allan Bluman, Elementary Statistics: A Step By Step Approach, 10th Edition, McGraw-Hill Education, 2017, ISBN:
1259755339
References
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1. Devore, J.L., Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 9th Edition, Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning.,
2020, ISBN: 978-130525180
2. Sheldon Ross, A First Course in Probability, Pearson, 2019, ISBN: 9780134753119
3. Richard A. Johnson,Irwin Miller,John E. Freund, Miller and Freund's Probability and Statistics for Engineers, 9th
Edition, Pearson, 2018, ISBN: 9780134995384
4. Walpole, R. E., Myers, R. H., Myers, S. L., Probability & Statistics for Engineers & Scientists, Global Edition, 9th
Edition, Pearson, 2016, ISBN: 9781292161365
Other References
This module does not have other references
Course Extra Information
This Module has no extra information
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES - MOE LEARNING OUTCOMES - SOFT SKILLS LEARNING OUTCOMES RELATIONSHIP MATRIX
COURSE CODE STA116 FACULTY / ACADEMY COLLEGE OF COMPUTING, INFORMATICS AND MATHEMATICS
COURSE NAME (IN ENGLISH) INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS CREDIT UNIT 3
COURSE NAME (IN MALAY) PENGENALAN KEPADA KEBARANGKALIAN DAN STATISTIK Resource Person RAIHANA BINTI ZAINORDIN
Achievement of MOHE Learning Outcomes(LO) Achievement of Soft Skills Learning
Outcomes(SS)
Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(CLO)
CLO1 Apply appropriate
methods in solving
problems regarding /
descriptive statistics
and probability.
( C3 )
CLO2 Demonstrate
interpersonal skills
through a group / /
project on descriptive
statistics.
( A3 )
Archievement of MOHE Learning Outcomes Soft Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Knowledge and Understanding (MQF2.0 - PLO1) 1. Critical Thinking and Problem-solving Skills
2. Cognitive (MQF2.0 - PLO2) 2. Communication Skills
3. Practical Skills (MQF2.0 - PLO3) 3. Team Skills
4. Interpersonal Skills (MQF2.0 - PLO4) 4. Ethics & Moral Professionalism
5. Communication Skills (MQF2.0 - PLO5) 5. Life-long Learning & Information Management
6. Digital Skills (MQF2.0 - PLO6) 6. Entrepreneurial Skills
7. Numeracy Skills (MQF2.0 - PLO7) 7. Leadership Skills
8. Leadership,autonomy and responsibility (MQF2.0 - PLO8)
9. Personal Skills (MQF2.0 - PLO9)
10. Entrepreneurial skills (MQF2.0 - PLO10)
11. Ethics and Professionalism (MQF2.0 - PLO11)
12. Thinking and Scientific Skills
13. Social skills, Teamwork and Responsibilities
14. Values, Ethics, Moral and Professionalism
15. Information Management and Life Long Learning
16. Management and Entrepreneurship
17. Leadership Skills
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Achievement of MOHE Learning Outcomes(LO) Achievement of Soft Skills Learning
Outcomes(SS)
Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(CLO)
CLO3 Apply numeracy
skills in solving
problems regarding / /
probability.
( C3 )
Archievement of MOHE Learning Outcomes Soft Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Knowledge and Understanding (MQF2.0 - PLO1) 1. Critical Thinking and Problem-solving Skills
2. Cognitive (MQF2.0 - PLO2) 2. Communication Skills
3. Practical Skills (MQF2.0 - PLO3) 3. Team Skills
4. Interpersonal Skills (MQF2.0 - PLO4) 4. Ethics & Moral Professionalism
5. Communication Skills (MQF2.0 - PLO5) 5. Life-long Learning & Information Management
6. Digital Skills (MQF2.0 - PLO6) 6. Entrepreneurial Skills
7. Numeracy Skills (MQF2.0 - PLO7) 7. Leadership Skills
8. Leadership,autonomy and responsibility (MQF2.0 - PLO8)
9. Personal Skills (MQF2.0 - PLO9)
10. Entrepreneurial skills (MQF2.0 - PLO10)
11. Ethics and Professionalism (MQF2.0 - PLO11)
12. Thinking and Scientific Skills
13. Social skills, Teamwork and Responsibilities
14. Values, Ethics, Moral and Professionalism
15. Information Management and Life Long Learning
16. Management and Entrepreneurship
17. Leadership Skills
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES - TAXONOMY LEVELS
COURSE CODE STA116 FACULTY / ACADEMY COLLEGE OF COMPUTING, INFORMATICS AND MATHEMATICS
COURSE NAME (IN ENGLISH) INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS CREDIT UNIT 3
COURSE NAME (IN MALAY) PENGENALAN KEPADA KEBARANGKALIAN DAN STATISTIK Resource Person RAIHANA BINTI ZAINORDIN
COGNITIVE PSYCHOMOTOR AFFECTIVE
COURSE OUTCOMES
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
Apply appropriate methods in solving
1 problems regarding descriptive statistics /
and probability.
( C3 )
Demonstrate interpersonal skills through a
2 group project on descriptive statistics. /
( A3 )
Apply numeracy skills in solving problems
3 regarding probability. /
( C3 )
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UNIVERSITY TEKNOLOGI MARA
COURSE OUTCOMES
COURSE CODE STA116 FACULTY / ACADEMY COLLEGE OF COMPUTING, INFORMATICS AND MATHEMATICS
COURSE NAME (IN ENGLISH) INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS CREDIT UNIT 3
COURSE NAME (IN MALAY) PENGENALAN KEPADA KEBARANGKALIAN DAN STATISTIK Resource Person RAIHANA BINTI ZAINORDIN
ACHIEVEMENT OF MOE LEARNING OUTCOMES
TEACHING
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES METHODOLOGY ASSESSMENT
1 10 2 11 4 12 16 13 14 15 17 3 5 6 7 8 9
Apply appropriate methods in Lecture Test
1 solving problems regarding / Tutorial Final Examination
descriptive statistics and Discussion
probability.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills Lecture Group Project
2 through a group project on / Tutorial
descriptive statistics. Discussion
Apply numeracy skills in solving Lecture Assignment
3 problems regarding probability. / Tutorial
Discussion
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