fbpx Micro-credential certification in Basic Statistics SIQ4024 (DIPPSY) | Africa Open Learning
Overview: 

Students will be introduced to basic statistical concepts; data organization; numerical descriptive measures; statistical measurement; probability and its applications; continuous random variables and probability distribution and sampling distribution. The course will also cover estimation of mean and proportion, confidence intervals, t-distribution; hypothesis testing about mean and populations and estimation and hypothesis testing: two-populations

Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform. 

Endorsement & Recognition: 


This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005. 

Discipline: 
Psychology
Entry Requirements: 

Entry Requirements - No 
Min. Age Requirement - 19 Years Old and Above 
Language Proficiency - Yes 
Numeracy Proficiency - No 
Prerequisites - No

Contents: 
  1. Introduction to Statistics
  2. Organizing and Understanding Data (Types of data)
  3. Numerical Descriptive Measures
  4. Hypothesis Testing
  5. Limitations of Hypothesis Testing
  6. Types of Distribution (Skewness, kurtosis)
  7. Normal Distribution (Z-score, K-S test)
  8. Correlation
  9. T-test
  10. Descriptive Analysis in SPSS
  11. Inferential Analysis in SPSS
Assessments: 

Coursework - 60%
Exam - 40%

Credit Transfer: 
Upon successful completion of this Micro-credential certification Basic Statistics (DIPPSY), students will be able to transfer grades and credits into the following programme(s):
  1. Diploma in Psychology
Continuing Education: 

Upon successful completion of this Diploma in Psychology programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):

  1. Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
Career Opportunities: 

Human Resource Executive and Psychology Teaching Assistant