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Course Overview

The subject provides an introduction to basic statistical concepts. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, estimation of population parameter, hypothesis testing, and linear regression.

 

 

Objectives

 

The aims of this subject are to provide students with:

  • Practical knowledge of statistical concepts and techniques to generate information for decision-making.
  • Analytical skills to understand statistical findings.
  • Interpretative skills to use statistical findings for decision making.

Entry Requirements

Applicants applying for modular units which are drawn from existing full diploma or post-diploma programmes will have the same minimum entry requirements as the full qualifications.

 

To find out the minimum entry requirements specific to this modular course, please click here

What You'll Learn

1. Describe the role of statistics, its applications and the basic statistical terms.

2. Apply graphical and computational methods to describe qualitative and quantitative data.

3. Explain the basic concepts of probability.

4. Apply discrete probability distributions.

5. Apply continuous probability distributions.

6. Apply point and interval estimates.

7. Apply hypothesis testing techniques.

8. Apply simple linear regression analysis.

 

 

Modes of Assessment

 

Continual Assessment 100%

 

 

Certification

 

Upon successful completion of the modular unit, students will be awarded a Statement of Result which can count towards the attainment of the Diploma in Engineering (Operations & Systems Management).


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Course Contact

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  • Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
     
    Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    and on weekends and public holidays.

  • https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
  • Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
    Temasek Polytechnic
    East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
    21 Tampines Ave 1
    Singapore 529757

  • Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.