This unit is designed as one of the core unit for students intending to major in statistics. This unit introduces students to basic applied statistics using simple ideas in probability, descriptive and inferential and descriptive statistics. With the introduction of statistical concepts this unit would provide students with a firm basis to develop skill in analyzing statistical data. Topics include: Fundamental concepts and methods of statistics with emphasis on interpretation of statistical arguments. An introduction to data analysis, correlation and regression, concepts of probability theory, sampling distributions and errors, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests.
- Teacher: Adimaitoga William Rabuku