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Introduction to Statistics

Whether you’re headed into the social sciences, looking to work in IT, or just really love studying maths, studying statistics is for you.

Stats is used to underpin investigations, create, collate and test data, examine theories and demonstrate patterns.

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HR Analytics

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Statistics

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Data and Analysis

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Quantitative Techniques for Business

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PostgraduateUSQ-SMS-MAS

Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)

Online & on-campus

2 years full time or part time equivalent

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PostgraduateSWI-STA-GCE

Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics

Translate theoretical statistical concepts into useable knowledge

Learn quantitative skills in exploratory data analysis, estimation and hypothesis testing, factor and regression analysis, discriminant analysis and forecasting. Gain practical experience using statistical software packages such as SPSS and SAS

100% online

6 months full time or part time equivalent

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PostgraduateMAQ-APS-GCE

Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics

Develop key statistics skills

Learn how to collect quality data and interpret it. You’ll study statistical concepts and data analysis techniques. Become the critical thinker and problem solver that business, government and research bodies need. Work towards becoming a statistician.

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6 months full time or part time equivalent

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There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.
- You can enrol without entry requirements
  We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.
- You have total control over how you study
  Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
- You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
  Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.
- We’ll help you navigate the university world
  Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

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Statistics highlights

Undertake independent statistical investigations.
Test a hypothesis and interpret the results.
Explore sampling and collect data.

Statistics specialisations

Understand the applications of different sampling methods.
Examine probability distributions.
Use data to problem solve and inform decision making.

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