ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course is ideal for learners who enjoy working with numbers, particularly analysing and interpreting data. They enjoy using data to make and test hypotheses and drawing conclusions in a wide range of contexts
COURSE AREA LEAD
Ian Thompson
WHO IS THIS AIMED AT?
This course is aimed at students who:
Have an interest in analysing and interpreting data
Wish to study a numerical course but do not wish to study pure mathematics
Wish to support other subjects that involve the analysis of data
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
To Interpret Statistical Diagrams
To interpret statistical measures
To Calculate Probabilities
To calculate probabilities using the Binomial, Posson, Normal and Exponential Distributions
To complete a variety of Statistical Tests to test hypotheses
To test using a variety of distributions including normal, t and chi squared
To sample data and consider experimental design
WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU DEVELOP?
Analysing and Interpreting Data
Completing Statistical Tests
Calculating Probabilities
Investigating Statistical Distributions
Decision Making
Communication
PROGRESSION ROUTES
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Financial Risk Analyst
Investment Analyst
Market Researcher