Research Preparation for Statistics
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-11-16 | - |
Program Overview
Course Overview
The Research Preparation for Statistics course, denoted as STAT 480, is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their research skills in Statistics. This includes the use of library resources, constructing literature reviews, developing research questions, writing research proposals, and developing skills in oral presentation.
Course Details
- Course Code: STAT 480
- Duration: Approximately 150 hours or 12.5 hours per week for 12 weeks.
- Points: 15 points, with one point estimating about 10 hours of work.
- Fees:
- For domestic students: NZ$1,355.25
- For international students: NZ$5,679.00
- Campus: Kelburn
- Trimester: Trimester 3
- Dates: 16 Nov 2026 to 7 Feb 2027
Entry Restrictions
- Prerequisites: None
- Corequisites: None
- Restrictions: None, but note that courses with similar content may restrict enrollment.
Course Structure
Taught By
The course is taught by the School of Mathematics and Statistics — Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Course Learning Objectives
Students who pass this course should be able to:
- Develop research questions by bringing together content and ideas from other courses.
- Effectively communicate and discuss research in a group.
- Make effective use of research resources and independently review research papers.
- Communicate a research proposal in both written and oral form.
How This Course Is Taught
The course consists of self-directed learning with five half-day workshops. The workshops cover content including but not limited to:
- Introduction to research report writing
- Reading research papers
- Using library resources
- Constructing literature reviews
- Developing and discussing research questions
- Presenting a research proposal in both written and oral form. The workshops require students to attend in person.
Assessment
- Three Written Assignments: Marked at 35%
- Research Proposal: Marked at 40%
- Oral Presentation: Marked at 25%
Mandatory Requirements
There are no mandatory requirements for this course.
What You'll Need to Get
You do not need to purchase any texts or equipment for this course.
Disclaimer
This course outline may be subject to change. Key dates, including mid-trimester teaching breaks, can be found on the University's key dates calendar. Assessment dates will be provided once the course has begun.