Mathematics short e-course

Session four: Statistics

This session will provide an introduction to the topic of Statistics. Upon completion of this session you will be able to:

(a) Identify the difference between discrete and continuous data.

(b) Construct frequency and relative frequency tables for ungrouped and grouped data.

(c) Construct histograms.

(d) Determine the measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) for ungrouped and grouped data.

Remember to have handy a pen, paper, a scientific calculator and perhaps a ruler if you are not fond of free hand line sketching.

Begin by clicking on 'Session four: Introduction video' below.