1 December 2008, Newcastle University

Improve your understanding and use of data and statistics in your everyday work – this one day training course will consist of an equal balance of theory, examples and practical application. Content will include:

– The interpretation of commonly used statistical measures.

– Drawing conclusions from data to aid decision making.

– The use of data for target setting and monitoring.

– Collecting and describing data

– Data types and descriptive statistics

– Sampling strategies (includes practical)

– Drawing conclusions from data, target setting and monitoring

– Confidence intervals

– Presentation of data

– Index numbers and percentages

This course is targeted at those in the public sector who regularly use statistics in their work but who do not have a background in statistical analysis, as well as those who have such a background but would like to refresh their skills. The aim is to build confidence in using data in everyday work. The course will be at an introductory level. Course provider and facilitator – Industrial Statistics Research Unit – Newcastle University.

This will be held on Monday 1 December, at Newcastle University. The cost will not exceed £120 per delegate, the exact amount will be confirmed once numbers attending have been finalised. To register your interest in attending, please email info@nerip.com, with “Course” in the heading of your email.