Statistical Science The University of the West Indies

Overview

The Statistical Science program offered by The University of the West Indies aims to:

• Prepare students to undertake further study at the graduate level;

• Familiarise students with computational techniques and software typically used in the statistical arena;

• Provide a good grounding in the best practice of collating and disseminating information;

• Construct practical statistical models for several processes in the real-world; 

• Assess the use of statistical models;

• Emphasise transferable skills e.g. team work, solve problems quickly and seamlessly, organise and manage your time effectively, communicate, adapt and innovate and much more.

Throughout the programme, there will be emphasis on laboratory-based work and problem-based learning via statistical modelling, computer programming, analysing and interpretation of real world problems.

Each course in the programme is of both a theoretical and practical nature exposing the students to different techniques and methodology of statistics that are used in society. Illustrative examples will be taken from different disciplines that require statistics.

Research and Development is often considered as one of the driving forces behind growth and job creation. 

Additionally, the programme is aimed to further develop critical and analytic thinking skills and will aid in interpreting data, normally published in today’s scientific journals. 

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