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Statistical Analysis

72160

  • Level 5
  • 20 Credits
  • 0.1667 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online only
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $890 NZ Domestic
    $2,104 NZ International
  • Workload - Approximately 13 hours per week
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This online course is an introduction to statistical methods, which are useful for the study of business, psychology, library studies, the environment and other areas.

As part of this course you will become aware of the possibilities and limitations of various methods of collecting and analysing data.

You will be introduced to key statistical concepts within exploratory data analysis and statistical inference. 

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

 

When you complete this course you will be able to:

  • use appropriate methods of sampling and describe suitable methods of collecting data
  • generate appropriate graphs and descriptive statistics and use these to describe features of various datasets
  • find probabilities from various probability distributions
  • explore sampling distributions and use appropriate and valid tests of significance and confidence intervals for means and proportions
  • undertake linear regression analysis, and interpret the results

Study offers global opportunities

Wellington based Retail Manager and Open Polytechnic graduate Moneel Pratap says his Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting with New Zealand’s leader in distance education has not only enriched his current work, but has opened up career opportunities for him on a global scale.

Moneel Pratap

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) [Version 2]

Retail manager



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Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

How to apply

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