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Overview
Key facts
We will use real-world examples from the social and natural sciences to establish the foundations of probability and distribution theory, and introduce important statistical skills, from descriptive statistics to sampling and inference. In addition to these examples, we will conduct interactive experiments in the classroom to demonstrate the use of key techniques.
London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Introduction to Statistics - Understanding the World through Data programme.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Data summaries
- Linear regression
- Probability
- Distribution theory
- Sampling
- Point estimation
- Hypothesis testing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Visit the website for full details.
Language
English
Credits
7 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Statistics Data Science & Big Data View 66 other Short Courses in Data Science & Big Data in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course is designed for students intending to pursue further study in statistics or any other field involving the analysis of data, especially those targeting roles in consulting, government and public policy.Students who want to get an understanding of how statistics can be used as a tool to test economic theories would also find this course beneficial.
Student insurance
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Tuition Fee
Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The School recognizes that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students. Find out more about financial support.
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