Practical Statistics
This module focusses on practical statistics and computation in real-world scenarios. Students will cover: - How statistics are used - How to turn data into information - How to create statistical graphics - How to obtain data from surveys and designed experiments - Probability theory and random variables
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3 reviews · latest Spring 2025/26
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- Alberto CaimoModule coordinator
5.0Excellent teaching1 rating · Spring 2025/26
- Conor Finnegan
5.0Excellent teaching1 rating · Spring 2024/25
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Anonymous Student
Sep 22, 2026
In practice
Online video lectures + 2 hours of labs per week (not mandatory). Theory and maths is quite easy, coding is harder if you have no prior experience
Advice
Take R more seriously, go to the labs, practice exam questions
Anonymous Student
May 8, 2026
As someone who hates maths and coding, it was tough but it was passable. Really practice R on the leadup to your exam to make sure you understand how the code functions. All lectures for mathematical theory were online which offered nice flexibility.
Anonymous Student
Feb 21, 2026
Would highly recommend to anyone doing stats. The R exam (15%) is quite hard without prior experience, but it's definitely relevant for future modules