This certificate introduces key ideas in statistics. Gain the skills to explore, summarise and analyse data to solve practical problems. Appreciate the breadth of statistical applications and of the role of variability in today’s world. Learn to recognise the limitation of statistical analyses. You’ll also use a range of statistical software.
There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification, but you must have the required mathematical skills including: algebraic manipulation and solving equations, quadratics and parabolas, geometry and trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, mathematical functions, and simple integration and differentiation.
Statistics lie at the heart of many activities, from everyday problem solving and decision making to the formulation of economic policy and the advancement of science and technology. A wide variety of employers seek ability in data analysis – this certificate will equip you with the skills and knowledge for many jobs that require the use of data.
October, February
Other
Distance and Flexible learning
Flexible
General
Mathematics
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