INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah

Science

Department

Computational and Theoretical Sciences

Programme

Mathematical Sciences (BMathSc)

Name of Course / Model

Introduction to Statistics

Course Code

SMS 2309

Name (s) of Academic

staff / Instructor(s)

Dr Siti Marponga Tolos

Rationale for the inclusion

of the course / module in
the programme
Semester and Year
Offered

Semester 1 & 2

Status

Core Course

Level

Year Two Undergraduate

Proposed Start Date

July 2015

Batch of Student to be
Affected

Batch 151 onwards

26

17

Independ
ent

Assessment

Total Guided
and
Independent
Learning

69.5

7.5

120

Practical

Lecture

Total Student Learning

Time (SLT)

Tutorial

Face to Face

Credit Value / Hours

Pre-requisites (if any)

SMS 1102, SMS 1204

Co-requisites (if any)

NIL

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The objectives of this course are to:

Course Objectives

1. Introduce the concept of probability theory and its practical

applications in everyday life.
2. Expose students to the concept and methods of parameter estimation
as one of the most important aspect in statistics.
3. Expose students to the concept statistical hypothesis testing
4. Expose students to the concept of linear regression analysis
5. Prepare students for the higher level courses in Statistics.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the uses of probability and statistics in the real world.

(PO1, PO3, PO6, CTPS2, LL2, C2, P2, A2)
2. Calculate the probability of an event by application of its properties
and using the counting methods. (PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO6, CS1,
CTPS2, LL3, C3, P3, A3)
3. Understand the concept of probability distribution and its uses in
solving real life problems. (PO1, PO3, PO4, PO6, CTPS2, LL2, C2, P2,
A2)
4. Compute the point estimate and confidence interval for some
population parameters. (PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO6, CS1, CTPS2,
LL3, C3, P3, A3)
5. Understand the importance of the probability theory as a foundation
for statistical inferences. (PO1, PO3, PO6, CTPS2, LL2, C2, P2, A2)
Skills and how they are developed and assessed, project and practical
experience and internship

Transferable Skills:

Skills
Critical
thinking/problem
solving
ICT/Information
management
Team working

Teaching-Learning and
assessment strategy

Course Synopsis

Development
Assessment
Lectures, problem Exam, assignment
solving
Searching relevant Assignment
resources
for
assignments
Practical
work, Assignment
group discussion

(In place of instructional strategy)

No.
Teaching-Learning
Assessment
1
Lecture
Quiz, Assignment, Exam
2
Tutorial
Exam, Q&A
3
Group work
Q&A
This is an introductory course in statistics. The course covers theoretical
foundation and simple applications on topics in probability theory which
includes the basic foundation of Probability , Probability Distribution, Point and
Interval Estimation, Hypothesis Testing and Regression Analysis.

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Mode of Delivery

Lectures, Tutorial, Group Work Problem solving

Assessment Methods and

Type / Course
Assessement
State weightage of each
type of assessment.

LO
1, 2,3
1,2,3
3,4,5

Method
Quizzes And
Assigments
Mid-Term Test
Final examination

%
30
30
40

Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the uses of probability and statistics in

the real world.
2. Calculate the probability of an event by application of
its properties and using the counting methods.
3. Understand the concept of probability distribution
and its uses in solving real life problems.
4. Compute the point estimate and confidence interval
for some population parameters.
5. Understand the importance of the probability theory
as a foundation for statistical inferences.

PO 9

PO 8

PO 7

PO 6

PO 5

PO 4

PO 3

PO 2

PO 1

Learning Outcome of the course

PO 10

Programme Outcomes

Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Weeks

23

Topics
INTRODUCTION
The concept of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics,
Measures of central tendency mean median mode.
Measures of variability in a data set - variance, standard
deviation, quartiles.
PROBABILITY
Sample spaces. The algebra of set. Venn diagrams.
Interpretation of probability. Axiomatic probability.
Properties and Theorems. Conditional probability. Addition
and multiplication rules. Total probability rule. Independence
Events. Bayess theorem.
COUNTING METHODS
Counting ordered sequences. Multiplication rule. Counting
permutations. Counting combinations.

Learning
Hours

Task/Reading
Larsen, R.J. & Marx,
M.L., Chapter 1 and

Lane, David M. et
al.'s, Chapter 1 and
Chapter 3

17

L Larsen, R.J. &

Marx, M.L., Chapter
2 and

Lane, David M. et
al.'s , Chapter 5

Larsen, R.J. & Marx,

M.L.,
Chapter 2 and

Lane, David M. et
al.'s, Chapter 5

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78

10

11

DISCRETE RANDOM VARIABLE

Random variable. The concept of the probability distribution.
Discrete probability distribution. Expected Value/Mean.
Variance, moments. Cumulative distribution function.
Moment Generating Functions.
CONTINUOUS RANDOM VARIABLE
Random variable. Continuous probability distribution.
Expected Value/Mean. Variance , moments. Cumulative
distribution function. Moment Generating Functions.
SPECIAL DISCRETE DISTRIBUTIONS
The Binomial Distribution. Poisson distribution. Poisson
approximation.
SPECIAL CONTINUOUS DISTRIBUTIONS
The Normal distribution. Characteristics, Mean, Variance,
MGF. Standard Normal distribution. Central Limit Theorem.
Normal Approximation.
POINT ESTIMATION
Point estimators. Unbiased estimators. The bias. Properties of
the estimators. Unbiasedness. The mean square error.
Relative efficiency. Consistency. Methods of Estimation - the
method of Maximum Likelihood and Method of Moments.
INTERVAL ESTIMATION
The concept of confidence interval. Derivation of confidence
interval for one sample mean and proportion. Known and
unknown variances. Large samples and small samples.
Choosing sample sizes.

12 - 13

HYPOTHESIS TESTING
The concept / process of hypothesis testing. One-sample ztest for mean and proportion.

14

SIMPLE LINEAR REGRESSION

The concept of Linear Regression. Determining the simple
linear regression equation. Assumptions. Inferences about
the mean and slopes.
Final Exam
Total

6.5

13

13.5

10.5

Larsen, R.J. & Marx,

M.L., Chapter 3 and

Lane, David M. et
al.'s, Chapter 2.
Larsen, R.J. & Marx,
M.L., Chapter 3 and

Lane, David M. et
al.'s, Chapter 2
Larsen, R.J. & Marx,
M.L., Chapter 4 and

Lane, David M. et
al.'s, Chapter 5
Larsen, R.J. & Marx,
M.L., Chapter 4 and

Lane, David M. et
al.'s, Chapter 7
Larsen, R.J. & Marx,
M.L., Chapter 5 and

Lane, David M. et
al.'s, Chapter 10
Larsen, R.J. & Marx,
M.L., Chapter 5 and

Lane, David M. et
al.'s, Chapter 10
Larsen, R.J. & Marx,
M.L., Chapter 6 and

15

14.5

Lane, David M. et
al.'s, Chapter 11
and Chapter 12.
Larsen, R.J. & Marx,
M.L., Chapter 11
and Lane, David
M. et al.'s, Chapter
14

3
120

Main references supporting the course

The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in alphabetical
order.
Required

Lane, David M. et al.'s Online Statistics Education: An Interactive Multimedia Course of Study.
Retrieved from: http://onlinestatbook.com/2/index.html.
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Larsen, R.J. & Marx, M.L. (2011). An Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and Its Application (5th Ed.),
Prentice Hall.
Additional references supporting the course
Recommended
Mendenhall, W. Scheaffer, R. L. & Wackerly, D.D. (1986). Mathematical Statistics with Applications (3rd
Ed.), Duxbury Press, Boston.
Freund, J.E. (1992). Mathematical Statistics (5th Ed.), Prentice Hall.
Montgomery, D.C. & Runger, G.C. (1999). Applied statistics and probability for engineers (2nd Ed.), John
Wiley & Sons.

Prepared by:

Checked by:

Approved by:

Dr. Nik Ruzni Nik Idris

Lecturer
Kulliyyah of Science

Dr. Samsun Baharin Haji

Mohamad
HoD
Kulliyyah of Science

Prof. Dr. Kamaruzzaman Yunus

Dean
Kulliyyah of Science

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Programme Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, Students are able to:
PO 1

Knowledge

PO 2

Psychomotor / Practical /
Technical Skills

PO 3

Critical Thinking &

Scientific Approach

PO 4

Communication Skills

PO 5

Social Skills &

Responsibility

PO 6

Life Long Learning &

Information
Management
Professionalism, values,
attitudes, ethics
Managerial &
Entrepreneurial Skills
Leadership Skill

PO 7
PO 8
PO 9
PO 10

Islamization and
Integration

Demonstrate familiarity with, and apply important

concepts associated with mathematical sciences.
Demonstrate ICT literacy.
Competency in using mathematical softwares in
problem solving.
The ability to identify relevant real world problems,
analyse and formulate the corresponding mathematical
problems and produce solutions.
The ability to communicate mathematical ideas; orally
and in writing.
Rational in expressing thoughts using verbal and nonverbal interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to adapt to social environment and
motivate the society towards positive change
Able to disseminate information and impart
knowledge to the public.
The ability and motivation to utilize the knowledge and
skills acquired to further education.
The ability to execute professional duties guided by Islamic
values.
Understand and demonstrate basic entrepreneurial and
managerial principles.
Able to coordinate resources to achieve an assigned task/
objective.
The ability to understand, apply and harmonize
philosophical principles of Mathematics with Islam.

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