Statistical Methods for the Analysis of Data – Intermediate level (Course code 0428)

Purpose

To familiarize participants with basic and intermediate techniques for the statistical analysis of data. It is a theoretical course with exercises (with/without SAS), and hence is not a data analysis course.

Benefits to Participants

The participants will be better able to determine the type of analytical work to undertake and to read research papers. They will also acquire familiarity with SAS results.

Target Population

Employees with basic knowledge of mathematics and statistics who are called upon to solve problems of data exploration and analysis.

Course Outline

• Standard probability distributions and tables
• Point estimation
• Confidence intervals
• Tests of hypothesis
• Simple linear regression
• *Analysis of residuals
• Presentation of SAS.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of mathematics and statistics.

Duration: 4 days