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Practical Statistics (Paper-Based)

(Course Available After Purchase)$185

Overview:
Master the basics of statistics, even if you have no prior knowledge of the subject. This course is also part of the Human Resources Management Certificate.

In this independent study paper-based course, assistance is available as needed. Take up to six months to complete.

Who Should Attend?
Anyone whose work assignments include basic statistical calculations and interpretations and those who have never taken a statistical course or those who need a refresher course.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of high school algebra is desirable but not necessary.
Syllabus:
Syllabus -- Practical Statistics, STAT7001N, Grad. School, USDA

COURSE CONTENTS

Unit I: Organizing Statistical Data

  • Lesson 1: Classification of Statistical Data
  • Lesson 2: Frequency Distribution: Ungrouped Data
  • Lesson 3: How to Put Data Into Groups
  • Lesson 4: Frequency Distribution: Grouped Data
  • Lesson 5: Cumulative Frequency Distributions
  • Lesson 6: Frequencies as Percents: Grouped and Ungrouped Data
  • Lesson 7: Methods of Portrayal: Frequency Distributions

Unit II: Measures of Central Tendency

  • Lesson 1: Computing the Mean for Ungrouped Data
  • Lesson 2: Computing the Weighted Mean
  • Lesson 3: Computing the Mean for Grouped Data
  • Lesson 4: Locating the Median for Ungrouped Data
  • Lesson 5: Locating the Median for Grouped Data
  • Lesson 6: Using the Mean and Median
  • Lesson 7: Locating the Mode for Ungrouped Data
  • Lesson 8: Characteristics of the Mean, Median, and Mode

Unit III: Measures of Dispersion

  • Lesson 1: Finding the Range for Ungrouped Data
  • Lesson 2: Computing the Arithmetic Mean Deviation for Ungrouped Data
  • Lesson 3: Computing the Standard Deviation for Ungrouped Data
  • Lesson 4: Computing the Standard Deviation for Grouped Data
  • Lesson 5: Using the Normal Curve

Unit IV: Giving Graphic Form to Data

  • Lesson 1: One-Scale Charts
  • Lesson 2: Two-Scale Charts
  • Lesson 3: Principles of Effective Display of Statistical Data

Appendix

  • Fundamentals of Algebra
  • How to Find the Square Root of a Number
  • The Standard Normal Distribution
  • Glossary of Statistical Terms
  • Statistical Formulas
  • Recommended Reference Books


Course Details
CODE:  STAT7001N
TYPE:  Distance Education
LENGTH:  Up to 6 Month(s)
CREDIT:  3.2 CEU
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