Statistics

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Statistics is a science of decision making. It provides reasoning and methods for producing and understanding data.

It is a scientific method of collecting, organizing, summarizing, presenting and analyzing data as well as drawing valid conclusions with minimum assessable degree of uncertainty and making reasonable decisions on the basis of such analysis.

Statisticians apply their knowledge of statistical method of subject’s areas such as Biology, Economics, Engineering, Medicine, Education and Sports. Even corporations and government rely heavily on Statistics to make strategic business decisions and formulate policies.

At Redeemer’s University, the degree course in Statistics is designed to provide our students with much desired and lucrative advanced numeracy and quantitative skills, analytical and problem solving skills, research skills and computational skills.

Our renowned academics are poised to give students thorough, and intellectual challenging training in the theory and practice of statistical science. Also, the dedicated staff are vast in the use of statistical software such as Stata, S-plus. R. Winbug , E-view and SAS, among others.

Statistics is the science of decision making in the realm of uncertainty. Therefore, it is the scientific application of mathematical principles to the collection, analysis, and presentation of numerical data.

Statisticians contribute to scientific enquiry by applying their mathematical knowledge to the design of surveys and experiments; the collection, processing, and analysis of data; and the interpretation of the results.

Statisticians can apply their knowledge of statistical methods to variety of subject areas including sciences, technology, social sciences, management and administration, engineering, health sciences, public health, education, humanities, sports, and all areas of human endeavours.

Therefore, statisticians are relevant and needed in all areas where decisions are required to be evidence- based.

A statistician can be employed as a data analyst, statistician, business manager, financial analyst, risk analyst, biostatistician, biometrician, sports analyst, business consultant, quality controller, epidemiology consultant, and many more.

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