Skye Learning Statistics as a Managerial Tool - Details Page

Product Details

Topics Covered

  • Spreadsheets
  • Misuse of statistics
  • Evaluating statistics
  • Probability
  • Descriptive statistics
  • Graphic display of statistics
  • Standard scores (z-scores)
  • Mode
  • Range
  • Percentiles and quartiles
  • Histograms
  • Bar charts
  • Scatter diagrams
  • Line graphs
  • Probability distributions
  • Central Limit Theorem
  • Hypothesis testing
  • Inferential statistics

Key Features

  • Mobile-friendly
  • Audio-enabled
  • Badge and credit-awarding
  • Real-world case studies
  • Fully accessible
  • Games & Flashcards
  • Expert-supported
  • Video content

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Course Description

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe how statistics are used in different settings
  • Describe common problems with, and misuse of, statistics
  • Identify criteria for evaluating statistics
  • Explain the key fundamentals of probability and their real-world application
  • Identify the fundamental concepts of descriptive statistics (populations and samples, measures of central tendency, measures of variability, measures of distribution) and their real-world application
  • Evaluate data from several different graphical displays of a distribution of a categorical variable (bar chart, pie chart) and of a quantitative variable (histogram, stem plot, box plot)
  • Explain the fundamental concepts of inferential statistics and their real-world application
  • Relate the probability of an event to the likelihood of the event occurring
  • Apply fundamental statistics to a real-world situation
  • Translate statistical data into a graphical presentation based on a brief case study

Notes

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

As an Accredited Provider, MindEdge offers for its learning events that comply with the Continuing Education and Training Standard.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Project Management Institute, , the Registered Education Provider logo, Project Management Professional, , Project Management Body of Knowledge, , Agile Certified Practitioner, -, Risk Management Professional, -, the Talent Triangle, and the Talent Triangle logo are marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Information in this course has been taken from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (® Guide) - Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017.

The following list outlines the you will earn for completing this course, based on the certifications you have.

CAPM®/PMP®/PgMP®
Ways of Working PDUs: 1.5
Power Skills PDUs: 1
Business Acumen PDUs: 2.5
TOTAL: 5

PfMP®
Ways of Working PDUs: 1.5
Power Skills PDUs: 1
Business Acumen PDUs: 2.5
TOTAL: 5

PMI-ACP®
Ways of Working PDUs: 0
Power Skills PDUs: 1
Business Acumen PDUs: 2.5
TOTAL: 3.5

PMI-PBA®
Ways of Working PDUs: 1.5
Power Skills PDUs: 1
Business Acumen PDUs: 2.5
TOTAL: 5

PMI-RMP®
Ways of Working PDUs: 0
Power Skills PDUs: 1
Business Acumen PDUs: 2.5
TOTAL: 3.5

PMI-SP®
Ways of Working PDUs: 0
Power Skills PDUs: 1
Business Acumen PDUs: 2.5
TOTAL: 3.5