Statistics (in partnership with ZUEL) BSc
Data Skills & Consultancy STATS4052
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This course will enable students to develop skills in processing various data types and skills in communication via statistical consultancy.
Timetable
10, 2-hour practical sessions (weekly)
Assessment
Laboratory Work (100%)
Course Aims
■ Equip students with practical data handling skills in preparation of their potential future role as data analysts
■ Introduce key themes around consultancy and client communication strategies
■ To further develop effective communication of analysis to non-technical audiences
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ Identify and address unusual observations in data
■ Apply consultancy skills in statistical and scientific contexts
■ Collaborate effectively in a team-based consultancy project
■ Develop further experience and expertise in presenting the results of analyses to an audience
■ Apply learning through a collaborative consultancy project