Statistical Computing using R (Skill Enhancement Course)

Paper Code: 
25SSTT401
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper aims at teaching the students to solve the statistical problem using computer software and C language.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25SSTT401

Statistical Computing using R

(Practical)

CO 1: Identify and collect relevant data from various sources, including databases, surveys, and web scraping techniques. 

CO 2: Apply statistical tools to analyze data and address questions. 

CO 3: Interpret the results of statistical analyses accurately and effectively and develop the ability to draw meaningful conclusions.

CO 4: Demonstrate the ability to communicate statistical concepts, methodologies, and findings clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

CO 5: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures,

Group Discussion,

Classroom Assignment

Problem Solving Sessions

 

Learning activities for the students:

Assignments

Seminar

Presentation

Subject based Activities

Software based Assignments,

Class Test,

Record,

Viva-voice

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Foundations of R

Introduction to R, R as a calculator, Methods of data inputs, data accessing or indexing, useful built-in function (length, max, mean, sort, diff, which, Summary).

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Visual Data Representation

Graphics with R, getting help, diagrammatic representation of data (Bar chart, Subdivided bar diagram, multiple bar diagram, Pie chart), Graphical representation of data: - Stem and leaf plot, Histogram: for grouped and ungrouped data, Rod or spike graph, frequency polygon.

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Central tendency measures

Preparation of frequency table, measures of central tendency: Mean, Median, Mode (for grouped and ungrouped data), Skewness, Kurtosis.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Dispersion

Quartiles, Deciles and percentiles, Box-plot, Measures of Dispersion: - Range, Inter-quartile range, Mean deviation, standard deviation, variance, Coefficient of variation. 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Statistical Testing Methods

Testing of hypothesis: Chi-Square, t and F.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Sudha, Sharad, Shailaja(2015): Statistics using R 
  • Robert L. Kabacoff: R in Action
  • Hadley Wickham and Garrett Gorlemund: R for Data Science 

 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  • Rakshit, Sandip (2007):R Programming for Beginners
  • Cotton, Richard (2016) Learning R: A Step-by-Step Function Guide to Data Analysis
  • Wickham, Hadley (2010): Elegant Graphics for Data Analysis (Use R!)
  • Shubhilall (2003): Structured Programming and computer graphics, University book house pvt

 

e-RESOURCES:

 

JOURNALS:

  • Sankhya The Indian Journal of Statistics, Indian Statistical Institute
  • Aligarh Journal of Statistics, Department of Statistics and Operations Research, Aligarh Muslim University
  • Afrika Statistika, Saint-Louis Senega University
  • International Journal of Statistics and Reliability Engineering, Indian Association for Reliability and Statistic
  • Journal of the Indian Society for Probability and Statistics, Indian Society for Probability and Statistics
  • Journal of the Indian Statistical Association, Indian Statistical Association
  • Statistica, Department of Statistical Sciences Paolo Fortunato, University of Bologna
  • Statistics and Applications, Society of Statistics, Computer and Applications
  • Stochastic Modeling and Applications, MUK Publications and Distributions

 

Scheme of Evaluation for Continuous Assessment

Practical (30 %)

Time Duration: 60 minutes

Students are required to attempt 2 questions Out of 3 questions.

Experiment 1

Experiment 1

 Practical Record

Viva Voce

Attendance

Total

5

5

10

05

05

30

 

 

Scheme of Evaluation for Semester End Examination

Practical (70 %)

Time Duration: 3 hrs.

Students are required to attempt 3 questions Out of 5 questions.

Experiment 1

Experiment 2

Experiment 3

VIVA VOICE

TOTAL

20

20

20

10

70

 

 

Note: Scientific calculators are allowed in all papers of continuous assessment and semester end exam.

 

 

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