Mathematics is used to solve many types of problems. This online micro-credential will introduce you to descriptive statistics for grouped and ungrouped data, and correlation and linear regression analysis.

Students who successfully complete the set of 9 micro-credentials* developed from the unit MATH40228, Intermediate Mathematics for University, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following micro-credentials:

1. PDC106144 Linear Equations and Inequalities                 
2. PDC106278?Quadratic Equations
3. PDC106279?Logarithms and Exponential Equations 
4. PDC106280?Introduction to Geometry and Trigonometry?
5. PDC106281?Ratio, Proportion, and Variation 
6. PDC106282?Sequences and Series 
7. PDC106283?Statistics 
8. PDC106284 Intermediate Mathematics - Elective Module 
9. PDC87417 Intermediate Mathematics - Concepts and Skills: Assessment Module.

This online micro-credential provides a creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Career Opportunities

Undertaking this micro-credential provides students with information, skills and strategies to help them succeed in higher education. These skills are transferable to contexts beyond study. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Students who successfully complete the set of nine micro-credentials* developed from the unit MATH40228 Intermediate Mathematics for University, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following micro-credentials:

1. PDC106144 Linear Equations and Inequalities                 
2. PDC106278?Quadratic Equations
3. PDC106279?Logarithms and Exponential Equations 
4. PDC106280?Introduction to Geometry and Trigonometry?
5. PDC106281?Ratio, Proportion, and Variation 
6. PDC106282?Sequences and Series 
7. PDC106283?Statistics 
8. PDC106284 Intermediate Mathematics - Elective Module 
9. PDC87417 Intermediate Mathematics - Concepts and Skills: Assessment Module.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Calculate the mean and standard deviation of lists, tables and grouped data
2. Determine the correlation co-efficient
3. Determine correlation between sets of data
4. Construct scatterplots and lines of best fit
5. Calculate correlation coefficient and regression equation for data sets. 

Assessment

One Exam (Downloaded document with 24 hours to complete and submit).