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UCSI UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Name Statistics

Course Code BEX1033
Name(s) of Academic Lai Li Sze/ Anita binti Abu Bakar
Staff:
Category Core
Rationale for the Statistics involves the collection, organization, interpretation, presentation, and draw
inclusion of the course conclusions from a given data set. Introduce Statistic course in all engineering
in the programme programme is necessary due to the importance of data analysis in this field. In
particular, data analysis and interpretation is needed to understand the relationships
between the process input and output, to understand the trends in supply, demand,
price, cost and etc. To succeed in any of these tasks, statistical methods help the
engineers to collect the right data, reduce it to a manageable size, and draw objective
conclusions about it.
Semester/Level Jan – Apr, May – Aug, Sept – Oct/Year 1
Credit hour 3
Pre-requisite Nil
Synopsis Statistic in engineering that covers the probability, discrete random variables and
probability distributions, continuous random variables and probability distributions,
statistical intervals for a sample, test of hypotheses for single sample, t-test, simple
regression and correlation. Students will able to use statistical methodology in
solving engineering problem. Understand the basic concepts of basic statistics,
probability of random events, special probability distributions, sampling
distributions, estimation, tests of hypotheses, t-test, simple regression and
correlation, as well as non-linear and multiple regression
Transferrable Skills Critical thinking and problem analysis skills
Delivery Method Lecture
Mapping of the Course Learning Outcome (CLO) to Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO), Knowledge
Profile (WK), Complex Problem Solving (WP) and Complex Engineering Activities (EA)

At the end of the course the student will be able to attain the learning outcomes below:
Course Learning Outcome (CLO) *Domain / PLO WK WP EA
**BT Level
CLO1 Assess data numerically and C3 PLO1 WK2 - -
graphically using suitable statistical
methods.
CLO2 Apply random variable, probability C3 PLO2 WK2 - -
distribution, and sampling
distribution concepts on a given
engineering data set.
CLO3 Analyze hypothesis of testing for C4 PLO2 WK2 - -
significance of a data set.
CLO4 Determine the linear/nonlinear C4 PLO1 WK2 - -
relationship of two variables using
regression modelling.
CLO5 Evaluate a data pool using multiple C4 PLO2 WK2 - -
regression analysis and/or Analysis of
Variance (ANOVA).
Legend: *Domain: C- Cognitive, A- Affective, P- Psychomotor
** BT- Bloom Taxonomy
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Teaching-Learning
Assessment Strategy PLO Teaching Learning Assessment
Activities
PLO1: Engineering Lecture Midterm
Knowledge Test
Final Exam
PLO2: Problem Analysis Lecture Midterm
Test
Final Exam
Assignment
Mapping of Assessment to the Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

Assessment Weightage CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5

(%)
Midterm 15 √ √
Test 15 √ √
Assignment 20 √ √
Final Exam 50 √ √ √ √ √
The course has four (4) assessment components as described below:

Midterm: Midterm will be conducted in the mid of the semester. It accounts to 15% of the internal marks..

Test: Test will be conducted near the end of the semester. It accounts to 15% of the internal marks.

Assignment: Individual or Group assignment(s) will be given. It accounts to 20% of the internal marks.

Final Exam component: The Final Exam will consist of 5 questions. Students must answer all the questions.
The duration of the exam will be 3 hours.

50% ruling: Applicable

Supplementary exam: Applicable (on the final exam only)

Mapping of the Course Learning Outcome (CLO) to Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) and Programme
Educational Objectives (PEO)

Course Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) Programme Educational

Learning Objectives (PEO)
Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3
CLO1 √ √
CLO2 √ √
CLO3 √ √
CLO4 √ √
CLO5 √ √
PLO-PEO Mapping Guidelines:
PEO1 = PLO1, PLO2, PLO3, PLO4, PLO5, PLO9, PLO10, PLO11
PEO2 = PLO6, PLO7, PLO8
PEO3 = PLO12

Content outline of the

course and the SLT per Student Preparation
Face to Face (F2F)
topic Topic/Content Time (SPT) SLT
L T P O L T P O
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1. Descriptive
Statistics
- Basic terms & types
of statistics, types of
variables.
- Tabular
presentation
- Various graphical
7.5 7.5 15
method for grouped
and ungrouped data
- Frequency, relative
frequency,
percentage and
cumulative
frequency
distributions
2. Random
variables and
probability
distribution
6 6 12
-Discrete random
variables.
- Continuous
random variables
3. Special
Probability
distributions
-Binomial 7.5 15 22.5
distribution
-Poisson distribution
-Normal distribution
4. Sampling
Distributions
-Mean, variance,
and standard
deviation of the
1.5
sample mean. 1.5 3
-Probability of the
sample mean.
-Sampling error and
non-sampling error.
5. Tests of
Significance
-Significance Tests,
6 12 18
null hypothesis, &
limitations of
significance.
6. Regression and
Correlation
-Simple linear/non
linear regression.
6 6 12
-Estimating model
parameters
- Correlation of
Determination
7. Multiple
Regression
7.5 15 22.5
- Assessing Model
Adequacy
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- Regression with
Transformed
Variables
- Polynomial
Regression
-Multiple
Regression Analysis
-ANOVA test
-Solver plug in
Total 42 - - - 63 - - - 105

Student Learning Time

(SLT) Component Face to Face Student Preparation
Time
Lecture 42 63
Midterm 1.5 4.5
Test 1.5 4.5
Assignment 0 3
Final Examination 3 9
Total 48 84
Total Student Learning
132
Time (SLT)
Credit Hours 3
(SLT: 3.3)

References Text Book:

1) Ravish R Singh, Mukul Bhatt (2020) Probability and Statistics (GTU), McGraw-
Hill Education, ISBN9353168732

Reference Book:
1) Devore, J. L. (2016). Probability and statistics for engineering and the sciences.
Thomson/Brooks/Cole. 9th edition

ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE - Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering

PLO 1 fundamentals and an engineering specialisation as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to the
solution of complex engineering problems.
PROBLEM ANALYSIS - Identify, formulate, conduct research literature and analyse complex
PLO 2 engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences and engineering sciences (WK1 to WK4).
DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS - Design solutions for complex engineering
problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate
PLO 3 consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations
(WK5).
INVESTIGATION - Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research-based
PLO 4 knowledge (WK8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and
interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
MODERN TOOL USAGE - Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
PLO 5 engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems,
with an understanding of the limitations (WK6).
COMMUNICATION - Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write
PLO 6 effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear
instructions.
INDIVIDUAL AND TEAMWORK - Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
PLO 7 leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
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THE ENGINEER AND SOCIETY - Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess
PLO 8 societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
professional engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems (WK7).
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY - Understand and evaluate the sustainability and
PLO 9 impact of professional engineering work in the solutions of complex engineering problems in
societal and environmental contexts. (WK7).
ETHICS - Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms
PLO 10
of engineering practice (WK7).
LIFE-LONG LEARNING - Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage
PLO 11
in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
PLO 12 engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own
work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
Adapted from EAC2020

No. Knowledge Profile

WK1 A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline.

WK2 Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer
and information science to support analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline.

WK3 A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering

discipline.

WK4 Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge
for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the
discipline.

WK5 Knowledge that supports engineering design in a practice area.

WK6 Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering
discipline.

WK7 Comprehension of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice
in the discipline: ethics and the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety; the
impacts of engineering activity: economic, social, cultural, environmental and sustainability.
WK8 Engagement with selected knowledge in the research literature of the discipline.

Complex Problem Solving (WP)

Complex problems have characteristic WP1 and some or all of WP2 to WP7
No Attributes Characteristics
Cannot be resolved without in-depth engineering knowledge
at the level of one or more of WK3, WK4, WK5, WK6 or
WP1 Depth of Knowledge Required
WK8 which allows a fundamental-based, first principles
analytical approach.
Involve wide-ranging or conflicting technical, engineering
WP2 Range of conflicting requirements
and other issues.
Have no obvious solution and require abstract thinking,
WP3 Depth of analysis required
originality in analysis to formulate suitable models.
WP4 Familiarity of issues Involve infrequently encountered issues.
Are outside problems encompassed by standards and codes of
WP5 Extent of applicable codes
practice for professional engineering.
Extent of stakeholder involvement Involve diverse groups of stakeholders with widely varying
WP6
and level of conflicting requirements needs.
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Are high level problems including many component parts or

WP7 Interdependence
sub-problems.

Complex Engineering Activities (EA)

Complex activities mean (engineering) activities or projects that have some or all of the following characteristics:
No Attributes Characteristics
Involve the use of diverse resources (and for this purpose resources
EA1 Range of resources includes people, money, equipment, materials, information and
technologies).
Require resolution of significant problems arising from interactions
EA2 Level of interactions between wide ranging or conflicting technical, engineering or other
issues.
Involve creative use of engineering principles and research-based
EA3 Innovation
knowledge in novel
Consequences to society and the Have significant consequences in a range of contexts, characterised
EA4
environment by difficulty of prediction and mitigation.
Can extend beyond previous experiences by applying principles-
EA5 Familiarity
based approaches. of practice for professional engineering.