Bachelor of Statistics in Applied Statistics

The Australian National University

As John Naisbett said of modern society, ''we are drowning in information but starved for knowledge''. One of the most in-demand roles these days is that of applied statistician – the key person essential for decision-making and for understanding our data-driven world. In this major, you will learn to understand and use a wide array of statistical modelling techniques that will empower you to make sense of data and offer insights to a wide variety of disciplines, from archaeology to zoology and almost everything in between. If there are data, there is a need for applied statistics.Learning OutcomesExhibit a working knowledge of the statistical computing package R.Apply statistical survey sampling techniques to design a routine sample survey.Apply basic principles in the design of simple experiments.Communicate the role of generalized linear modelling techniques (GLMs) in modern applied statistics and implement GLM methodology.

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