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Department of Computer Science (UBIT)

Faculty of Science

University of Karachi

Course Outline

Course Code / Title: Semester: Credit Hours

Quantitative Reasoning – 1 One Three

Class: Course Instructor Contact:

MS (CS) Dr. Humera Azam [email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces fundamental quantitative methods and their applications in scientific research. Students will develop skills in data analysis, statistical inference, and data visualization to

address real-world problems.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO 1. To acquire the necessary quantitative skills to analyze and interpret data effectively.

CO 2. To use quantitative techniques to address real-world scientific challenges.

CO 3. To present quantitative findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO’s):


CLO 1. Students will be able to calculate and interpret descriptive statistics, perform hypothesis testing, and apply basic probability concepts.

CLO 2. Students will be able to create various types of graphs and charts to effectively communicate data insights.

CLO 3. Students will be able to formulate and solve quantitative problems related to their field of study.

COURSE OUTLINES

Week Topics CO CLO

1. Course introduction, data types, data collection methods CO1 CLO1

2. Measures of central tendency and dispersion CO1 CLO1

3. Histograms, box plots, scatter plots CO1 CLO2

4. Basic probability rules, conditional probability CO1 CLO1

5. Binomial, normal, and other common distributions CO1 CLO1

6. Sampling distributions and central limit theorem CO1 CLO1

7. One-sample and two-sample t-tests CO1 CLO1

8. Midterm Exam CO1 CLO1, 2


Department of Computer Science (UBIT)
Faculty of Science

University of Karachi

9. Confidence intervals CO1 CLO1

10. Correlation and simple linear regression CO2 CLO3

11. Chi-square test for independence CO2 CLO3

12. ANOVA CO2 CLO3

13. Non-parametric tests CO2 CLO3

14. Data analysis project (individual or group) CO2,3 CLO2,3

15. Presentation of data analysis project, course review CO3 CLO2,3

16. Final Exam CO1,2,3 CLO1,2,3

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Statistics: Unlocking the Power of Data by Neil Weiss

2. The Practice of Statistics by David S. Moore, George P. McCabe, and Bruce A. Craig

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES:

S. No. Assessment Activities Percentage Total Activities CLO#


1. Quizzes 10% 2 1,2,3
2. Assignments 10% 2 1,2,3
3. Presentations 5% 1 1,2,3
4. Mid Term Exam 25% 1 1,2,3
5. Final Exam 50% 1 1,2,3

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