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Accessibility statement
Printed materials are provided for the core module text. All of this module’s study materials are also online; this includes PDF, Word and ePub versions of any printed materials, plus some items which are only provided online. Online materials also include links to external resources, online forums and online tutorial rooms. This module uses mathematical/statistical software.
This module has online tutorials. Although not compulsory, tutorials will help you consolidate your learning.
Computer-based practical work using statistical software (offline) forms a required component of assessment.
Mathematical and scientific symbols and expressions are used throughout the module and you will be required to use such notation within assessment.
The study materials contain a considerable number of diagrams and graphs. Reading, interpreting and producing examples of these using software is an important part of the study of this module and is assessed. Figure descriptions are provided for most figures.
In this module you will be working with specialist reading material which includes mathematical notation. This is delivered both online and in printed form, and also via bespoke and third party software.
This module has tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) that you may submit via the online TMA service or by post and a remote exam.
You will receive feedback from your tutor on your submitted Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs). This will help you to reflect on your TMA performance. You should refer to it to help you prepare for your next assignment.
All University modules are structured according to a set timetable and you will need time-management skills to keep your studies on track. You will be supported in developing these skills.
This module uses specialist symbols that are not covered by standard accessibility tools. The module materials and assessment ask you to use the following specialist software: SPSS, WinBUGS and LearnBayes, and may not be fully accessible as a result.
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