Training Course in Fundamentals of Statistics

Course Outline 

Introduction to Statistics

• What is Statistics?
• What is Data?
• Types of variables
• Data collection principles
• Types of studies

Examining Numerical Data

• Graphical Summaries of Data: Histograms and other graphs
• Numeric Summaries of Data: Mean; Standard Deviation and other numerical measures

Examining Categorical Data

• Tabular Methods: Contingency tables
• Graphical Methods: Bar plots and other graphs

Probability

• Elementary probability rules
• Conditional probability
• Random variables

Distributions of Random Variables

• Normal distribution
• Evaluating the normal approximation
• Binomial distribution

Foundations for Inference

• Variability in estimates
• Confidence intervals
• Hypothesis testing
• The Central limit theorem

Confidence Intervals

• Confidence Intervals (Using z)
• Point Estimates of Parameters
• Confidence Intervals Using t

Hypothesis Testing

• Null and Alternative Hypotheses
• One and Two Tail Tests
• Type I and Type II Errors Hypothesis Testing

Correlation/Regression

• Least Squares
• Slope
• Y Intercept

Inference for Numerical Data

• One sample tests about a population mean
• Comparing two population means
• Comparing many means with ANOVA

Requirements

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees caters for all requirements for the training Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fee paid in accordance with NITARules.

How to Book: Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on: +254720272325 / +254737566961

Payment Options: We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date in order to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for the all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less to the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training at a later date, or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request to a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it delivered at our Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.co

Accommodation: Accommodation is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961