Statistics for Tertiary Study
Maths
A course by
Lincoln University
Core skills this course teaches
Calculate and interpret descriptive statistics
Students will be able to calculate central tendency and measures of spread and interpret their meaning in context.
Communicate data using graphical representations
Students will create and interpret graphs for communicating data distributions.
Apply probability to prediction
Students will make predictions based on probability calculations and justify their approaches.
What You're Signing Up For
Statistics for Tertiary Study helps students build foundational knowledge in statistical concepts, data analysis, and interpretation skills required for further tertiary education. Topics include descriptive statistics, graphical representation of data, probability, and bivariate data analysis, with an emphasis on practical application and problem-solving.
Course Content
- Descriptive statistics
- Graphical representation of data distributions
- Probability calculations and predictions
- Problem-solving strategies for probability
- Bivariate data analysis
What you need to know first
Restriction: Mathematics and Statistics for Tertiary Study 1, LUAC-2
Restriction: Mathematics and Statistics for Tertiary Study 2, LUAC-11