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About this course

We live in a world rich in data and statistics, for example in health, sport, or the workplace. In recognition of this paradigm, probability and statistics have taken on an …

What is probability and why is it important?

In general terms, probability is “a mathematical tool used to study randomness”, model and explain chance events (Illowsky & Dean, 2013, p.6). It is the numerical representation of how likely …

Graphical (visual) representation of statistics

As mentioned before, statistics and probability also involve visual representation through tables, charts, graphs, and diagrams. These tools can summarise large amounts of data and allow individuals to compare data, …

Meet your educators

This short course was designed by a team of academics and curriculum professionals, with content expertise provided by the following staff. Associate Professor Linda Galligan Linda Galligan is an Associate …