Introduction
This chapter will cover the basic concept of statistics with its types, some basic terms like population, sample, parameter, and statistic.
Learning Objectives
When you have completed this chapter, you will be able to-
LO1 List ways that statistics is used.
LO2 Know the differences between descriptive and inferential statistics.
LO3 Understand the differences between a sample and a population
Course contents:
What Is Meant By Statistics? Types Of Statistics, Some Basic Terminology Of Statistics, What Is Data, Types Of Data, Types Of Variables, Levels Of Measurement (Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, And Ratio), A Measure Of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode, Range, Dispersion: Average Deviation Measures, Relative Dispersion: The Coefficient Of Variation
Lesson Plan:
- Discussion from lecture slide
- Group work and individual work
- Question and answer