This advanced statistics course emphasizes practical application of statistical analysis. The course covers the role of statistics in the fields of science, economics, nursing, business, and medical research.
Understand various concepts of statistics and quantitative methods
Recognize business, medical, and scientific applications of statistical data
Utilize hypothesis testing for small and large samples
Understand chi-squared, statistical quality control, regression, and correlation
Understand analysis of variance (ANOVA)
Understand statistics-based decision making under uncertainty
About this course:
This advanced course in inferential statistics emphasizes the practical application of statistical analysis. Instruction includes an examination of the role of statistics in research; understanding statistical terminology; use of appropriate statistical techniques; and interpretation of findings in the fields of economics, business, nursing and medical research. Topics include graphing and tabulation of data, hypothesis testing for small and large samples, chi-squared, statistical quality control, analysis of variance (ANOVA), regression, correlation and decision making under uncertainty.
Prerequisites
STATS X 402 Introduction to Statistics and Quantitative Methods
Coursework must be submitted as Microsoft Word or Excel attachments.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: July 2, 2024 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.
Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 30, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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