Principles of Statistics BSNE 1308

Course description:

The module discusses the data collection methods, the definition of the sample and the population, types of samples and methods selected, classification and display data graphically and tabular with a detailed study of measures of central tendency, dispersion, and skewness and principles of probability theory, random variables and discrete probability distributions, related probability distributions, and calculate the expected variation of these distributions, the study of sampling theory, correlation coefficients and simple linear regression.

Course Aims:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
  • Acquaint the student with the nature of statistics and its relation with other disciplines. 
  • Define statistical concepts and statistical methods. 
  • Use statistical methods and their applications. 
  • Build the student’s skills in analyzing statistical relationships.

Course outcomes:

By the successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  • Knowledge and understanding
    1. Appreciate the importance of statistical data and sources 
    2. Understand statistical indicators and how to interpret them 
  • Cognitive skills (thinking and analysis).  
    1. Predict values in the future
  • Practical and subject specific skills (Transferable Skills)
    1. Apply statistical methods in analyzing data