Managing today can require good instincts. However, instinct is not enough to manage the huge amounts of available data and the complex variables of the business world. Statistics can help managers and leaders make sense of these complexities, back-up their assertions, and feel confident about when to take the risks and when to pump the breaks. This intermediate-level training course examines statistics as a managerial tool. It also looks at common graphical representations of data and how these can be effective tools to explain situations and support persuasive arguments for a course of action.
Completion Time
5 hours
Access Time
90 Days
Outcome
Individual Skill Course
Language
English
Training Level
Intermediate
Delivery Information:
Online
Asynchronous
Self-paced
Description
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
- Describe how statistics are used in different settings
- Describe common problems with, and misuse of, statistics
- Identify criteria for evaluating statistics
- Explain the key fundamentals of probability and their real-world application
- Identify the fundamental concepts of descriptive statistics (populations and samples, measures of central tendency, measures of variability, measures of distribution) and their real-world application
- Select appropriate graphic methods for displaying descriptive statistics
- Explain the fundamental concepts of inferential statistics and their real-world application
- Evaluate a scenario in order to determine the appropriate statistic to use
- Apply fundamental statistics to a real-world situation
- Evaluate the appropriateness of statistics used
- Use statistics to identify the most appropriate decision alternative
- Translate statistical data into a graphical presentation based on a brief case study
Additional Information
This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.
Requirements
Technology Requirements
Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled
- The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )
- Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
- Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.
- E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.)
Reviews
"Interesting course. Wish I would have taken this earlier in my career. Many practical applications."
Gary M.
"Good course, with helpful reminders about statistics and probability."
Sean R.
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