BQS1111 Course Outline

National University of Science & Technology
Faculty of Built Environment
Department of Construction Economics and Management
Name of Course: Statistics Module code: BQS1111

Lecturer: A. Masache (Mr) 0773607033 Office: WF17, Admin Building
Lecture Times: As per the time scheduled
Introduction
This course covers basic concepts in statistics. These concepts include descriptive/ exploratory
statistics where students learn measures in statistics and their differences. Students are also
taught on random variables and the normal distribution being continuous probability
distributions. Statistical inference is also introduced as parametric hypothesis testing (z- and t-
test) as well as non-parametric testing. The least squares simple regression analysis is
introduced on estimating the regression coefficients/ parameters as well as testing the
significance of the slope. Lastly experimental design and analysis is introduced covering the
two common designs; CRD and CRBD.
Aim
This course seeks to introduce the application of statistical techniques to data, links between
them and interpretation of results from the statistical analyses. Thus, use of statistics to
summarize data and draw conclusions from them.
Objectives
We hope that by the end of the course the following objectives would have been achieved.
 Students should be able to define and explain what statistics is all about.
 Students should be able to show how to describe, calculate and use descriptive statistics.
 Students should be able to go through the steps of testing a hypothesis.
 Distinguish the different hypothesis tests and be able to apply them on different problems.
 Students should be able to design and analyse a completely randomized experimental
design.
 Learn how to determine and use a regression model on different prediction cases.
Introductory chapter shall include concepts on Data Collection and Data Presentations.
Students are expected to do pre-reading of the concepts.
Course Outline
1. Introduction
 Definition and scope of statistics
 Population and sample – why sample?
 Probability Sampling Methods
 Simple Random Sampling
 Stratified Sampling
 Systematic Sampling
Prepared by A. Masache
 Cluster Sampling
 Non-probability Sampling Methods
 Convenient Sampling
 Judgmental Sampling
 Quota Sampling
 Questionnaire Administering
 Self-administered questionnaire
 Telephone Interview
 Face-to-face Interview
 Postal questionnaire
 Internet
 Measurement Scales
 Nominal Scale
 Ordinal Scale
 Interval Scale
 Ratio Scale
 Types of Data
 Discrete Data
 Continuous Data
2. Data Presentations
 Tally table
 Frequency table
 Bar Graph
 Line Graph
 Histogram
 Frequency graphs
 Frequency Polygon
 Cumulative Frequency Curve (Ogive)
 Stem-and-leaf plot.
3. Descriptive Statistics
 Measures of the centre/ central tendency/ location
 Average/ Mean/ Arithmetic Mean
 Mode
 Median
 Measures of dispersion/ variability/ spread
 Variance, Standard Deviation
 Standard Error
4. Hypothesis Testing
 Simple tests concerning means and proportions:
 z and t distributions.
 One-sample z and t tests.
 Two-sample z and t tests.
 Hypothesis testing on difference between two means, between two proportions
 Independent samples
 z and t distributions
 Hypothesis testing on difference between two means, between two proportions
 Independent samples
 Paired comparison
 Test for relation/ association / dependence
 Chi-square test
5. Design and Analysis of Experiments

 Principles of experimental design
 Randomization
 Replication
 Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
 Completely Randomized Design (CRD
 Completely Randomized Block Design (CRBD)
6. Correlation and Regression Analysis

 Scatter diagrams
 Correlation Analysis
- Pearson’s correlation coefficient
- Coefficient of determination
 Simple linear regression
 Least squares estimation of regression coefficients
Recommended Texts\Reading Lists:

1. A concise course in Advanced Level Statistics: with worked examples by J. Crawshaw
& J. Chambers, 4 Ed.
th
2. Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, Walpole R.E. and Myers R. H.,
Collier Macmillan International Editions
3. Probability and Statistics for Engineers, Johnson R, Freund J and Miller I, Prentice
Hall.
4. An introduction to contemporary statistics by Lambert H. Koopmans (Duxbury Press)
5. An introduction to statistical methods and data analysis by Lyman Ott (PWS-Kent)
6. Design and analysis of experiments by Douglas C. Montgomery, up to 5 Ed. (John
th
Wiley and Sons)
Form(s) of Assessment
The final assessment of this course will consist of 25% coursework and 75% from a three-hour
examination during the December exam period. The 25% coursework contribution will be
determined from an average of at least two tests. The following NUST grading system is
applicable.
 75% and above First Division – 1
 65% - 74% Upper Second Division – 2.1
 55% - 64% Lower Second Division – 2.2
 45% - 54% Pass – P
 Below 45% Fail – F
Statistical Packages
Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the following statistical computer
software.
 Minitab
 SPSS

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National University of Science & Technology

Faculty of Built Environment

Department of Construction Economics and Management

Name of Course: Statistics Module code: BQS1111

5. Design and Analysis of Experiments

6. Correlation and Regression Analysis

Recommended Texts\Reading Lists:

Wiley and Sons)

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