UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 
STAT1400: Statistics for Science 
Final Examination Guide and Notes 2026 
 
Part A: Topic Summary and Exam Tips 
Part B: Practice Exam Questions and Answers 
Part C: Sample Final Examination Paper 
Part D: Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper 
 
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UWA - STAT1400: Statistics for Science (Solutions)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	University of Western Australia
Unit Code	STAT1400
Unit Name	Statistics for Science
Credit	6 Points
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Format	PDF
Page Length	61

Prepare for the exam with the most complete study guide available for STAT1400: Statistics for Science at the University of Western Australia, including exam-style questions, and advice on common examination pitfalls. These notes provide support for learning and revision throughout the unit. This self-study set has been thoroughly updated to cover all the topics contained in the latest edition of the exam. The key skills are demonstrated in the context of the core topics of study with expertly written example sets of notes, followed by opportunities to learn and test your knowledge with the sample exam paper and answer key.

This unit provides a solid foundation in statistical methods for students in the sciences (e.g. agricultural, biological, environmental, medical and physical) and social sciences. It covers the principles and applications of statistical reasoning, the use of a statistical software package, and applications of statistical methods. The unit may be taken as part of a major in Applied Statistics. Topics include data exploration and display, modelling univariate data, multivariate data; probability concepts and probability distributions; inference, including point estimation, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; design of experiments; chi-squared tests, contingency tables; linear regression; and analysis of variance. A widely used statistical package is employed for calculations.

✔ Outcomes:

Students are able to (1) perform the data analysis process, considering the data acquisition, visualisation, summary, modelling, and interpretation; (2) recognise the appropriate statistical techniques for use in particular real-world settings, and correctly apply these techniques for data analysis; (3) demonstrate knowledge of fundamental statistical tools and computer packages for applying these tools; (4) develop computational scripts to perform data analysis; and (5) effectively communicate the results of these analyses.

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