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1. Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability in order to investigate life and work related problems.

2. P&P2FM12 The fundamentals of statistics P&P2FM14 Using statistics to make recommendations P&P2FM13 Collecting data for statistical analysis US:9009 Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability in order to investigate life and work related problems Topics Modules Notional Hours 5 7 5 3 5 5 30 TF205.29 Understanding what statistics is TF205.30 Converting raw data into statistically usable formats TF205.31 Using sampling to collect raw data TF205.32 Displaying statistical data in basic graphs TF205.33 Using pre prepared computer spreadsheets to graphically display statistical data TF205.34 Drawing basic conclusions and making recommendations Total Notional Hours

3. US:9009 Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability in order to investigate life and work related problems Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems TF205.29 Understanding what statistics is Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Be able to apply basic analysis processes to draw simple conclusions from a given set of data. Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Understand the basics of the research process Use science and technology effectively and critically Understand the role of statistics in society. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what statistics is. Use mathematics Learner and societal development

4. Notional Hours 5 Assignment Description WHAT An individual exercise of studying the basic theory of statistics and of working through case studies to draw basic conclusions. WHY To ensure that the learner understand the importance of statistics in daily work and private life HOW • Learners individually study the fundamental principles associated with statistics; • Learners individually work through examples to ensure understanding of statistical analysis; • Given statistically analysed data of basic personal and work related issues learners must draw conclusions and present them for group review and discussion. Topic Specification TF205.29 Understanding what statistics is • Learning Outcomes • On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: • Demonstrate understanding of what statistics is; • Demonstrate understanding of the role of statistics in society and the workplace; and • Apply basic analysis processes to draw simple conclusions from a given set of data. • Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) • Process • Understanding of how statistics is used to maintain and improve process stability • SHEQ • Understanding of how statistics is used to analyse accident and incident information • Ability to use basic SHEQ data and statistical analysis to draw conclusions about the standard of SHEQ in and environment.

5. US:9009 Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability in order to investigate life and work related problems Critical Cross-field Outcomes TF205.30 Converting raw data into statistically usable formats Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Be able to apply basic mathematical concepts to given sets of data in order to turn this data into formats that can be used for statistical analysis. Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Understand the basic mathematical concepts (sigma notation, factional notation and natural logarithms) used in statistical analysis Use science and technology effectively and critically Understand the role of computers in statistical data analysis Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what the basic sources of data is. Understand the difference between quantitive and qualitative data Use mathematics Learner and societal development

6. Notional Hours 7 Assignment Description WHAT An individual exercise of working through a series of examples of how raw data can be converted into data that can be used for statistical analysis. To ensure that learners have a clear understanding of how raw data is converted into data that can be used for statistical analysis. WHY HOW • In a lecture or computer based work session the learner studies the mathematical manipulation of raw data; • Individually learners work through given examples; • In small groups the learners apply mathematical concepts to raw data to generate date that can be statistically analysed. Topic Specification TF205.30 Converting raw data into statistically usable formats • Learning Outcomes • On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: • Demonstrate understanding of the various types of data and data sources; • Demonstrate understanding of the role of computers in statistical data analysis; • Demonstrate understanding of the basic mathematical concepts used in statistical analysis; and • Apply basic mathematical concepts to turn raw data into data that can be used for statistical analysis. • Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) • Process • Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to raw process data and turn the raw data into data that can be used for statistical analysis. • SHEQ • Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to raw SHEQ data and turn the raw data into data that can be used for statistical analysis

7. US:9009 Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability in order to investigate life and work related problems Critical Cross-field Outcomes TF205.31 Using sampling to collect raw data Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Be able to apply basic sampling methods to collect raw data to analyse basic personal and work related problems. Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Understand the basic principles of designing sampling questionnaires. Use science and technology effectively and critically Understand the potential problems with sampling. Understand what the basic sampling methods are. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what sampling is and why sampling is used. Use mathematics Learner and societal development

8. Notional Hours 5 Assignment Description WHAT A group exercise where learners plan and conduct sampling exercises to collect raw data for statistical analysis. WHY To ensure that learners are able to apply effective sampling techniques to collect raw data. HOW • Learners attend a lecture session to gain understanding of the fundamentals of the sampling process; • In small groups learners work trough case studies regarding sampling practices; • In small groups the learners plan and execute a sampling exercise to collect data regarding community related issues, SHEQ issues and production process issues. Topic Specification TF205.31 Using sampling to collect raw data • Learning Outcomes • On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of what sampling is; • Demonstrate an understanding of the basic sampling methods and the benefits of using these methods; • Apply basic sampling techniques to collect raw data that can be used for statistical analysis. • Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) • Process • Ability to use sampling techniques to collect raw data about relevant production process results. • SHEQ • Ability to use sampling to collect relevant SHEQ data that can be used for statistical analysis.

9. US:9009 Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability in order to investigate life and work related problems Critical Cross-field Outcomes TF205.32 Displaying statistical data in basic graphs Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Be able to develop bar charts and pie charts to graphically display statistical data. Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Understand how cumulative frequency distribution is reflected in a polygon. Understand the concept of relative frequency distribution. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Be able to develop basic histograms and frequency polygons using given data. Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand the what the graphic representation of continuous data means. Understand the concept of frequency distribution in data. Use mathematics Learner and societal development

10. Notional Hours 3 Assignment Description WHAT An individual and group exercise of studying how graphs are developed and applying this knowledge to work and community related case studies. WHY To ensure that learners develop a clear understanding of the use and construct of graphs. HOW • Learners attend work sessions that explain the construct and use of graphs; • In small groups learners work through case studies to construct graphs from given data; • Individually learners interpret the meaning of production and SHEQ graphs. Topic Specification TF205.32 Displaying statistical data in basic graphs • Learning Outcomes • On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: • Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of frequency distribution of data; • Develop histograms and polygons using statistically relevant data; • Demonstrate understanding of the cumulative frequency of data; • Develop bar and pie charts using given data. • Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) • Process • Understanding of process graphs • SHEQ • Understanding of SHEQ graphs

11. US:9009 Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability in order to investigate life and work related problems Critical Cross-field Outcomes TF205.33 Using pre prepared computer spreadsheets to graphically display statistical data Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Be able to develop basic graphic displays using the pre prepared computerised spreadsheet. Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Be able to input raw data into pre prepared computer spreadsheets. Use science and technology effectively and critically Understand the basic structure of a computerised spreadsheet. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development

12. Notional Hours 2 Assignment Description WHAT An individual exercise of understanding spreadsheets and inputting data into spreadsheets. WHY To ensure that learners understand and can use computerised spreadsheets to develop graphs that can be used for recommendations and decision making HOW • Learners obtain instruction on the structure and use of computerised spreadsheets; • Individually learners input data into spreadsheets; • Individually learners develop graphs and submit them for review. Topic Specification TF205.33 Using pre prepared computer spreadsheets to graphically display statistical data • Learning Outcomes • On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: • Demonstrate understanding of the structure and use of basic computerised spreadsheets; • Input raw data into pre prepared spreadsheets; • Develop basic graphical displays using the pre prepared computerised spreadsheets. • Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) • Process • Ability to input production information into pre prepared spreadsheets and to develop graphs using these spreadsheets. • SHEQ • Ability to input SHEQ information into pre prepared spreadsheets and to develop graphs using these spreadsheets.

13. US:9009 Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability in order to investigate life and work related problems Critical Cross-field Outcomes TF205.34 Drawing basic conclusions and making recommendations Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Be able to draw conclusions and make recommendations using a variety of personal and work related data. Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Understand how to apply basic data analysis and problem solving techniques to analyse statistical data. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development

14. Notional Hours 8 Assignment Description WHAT An individual exercise of studying statistical data and drawing relevant conclusions. WHY To ensure that learners develop the skill of analysis and reaching correct conclusions from statistical data. HOW • Learners attend a work session on data analysis techniques and principles; • Learners work through case exercises analysing relevant process, SHEQ and community data; • Learners present findings and recommendations. Topic Specification TF205.34 Drawing basic conclusions and making recommendations • Learning Outcomes • On completion of this topic the learner will be able to: • Demonstrate understanding of how data analysis and basic problem solving techniques are applied in day to day life; • Draw conclusions and make recommendations on a variety of work and community situations. • Assessment Criteria : (The assessor will observe and confirm) • Process • Ability to make basic conclusions based on the day to day statistics generated within the work processes. • SHEQ • Ability to make basic conclusions based on the day to day statistics generated within the SHEQ processes.