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Mathematics Skills

Maths Topics

Statistics

Print Materials to assist with any pre-requisite mathematics required in USQ courses. These materials are based on USQ's Tertiary Preparation Program. Mathematics modules are presented in increasing level of difficulty and complexity from Level A through to Level D.

Dealing with data (Level A)

  • Collecting data
  • Organising and displaying data from tables
  • Organising and displaying raw data (including: frequency distribution tables and grouped frequency distribution tables, frequency histograms, and stem-and-leaf plots)
  • Analysing data (including: measuring the centre and spread of data)
  • Data with two variables.

dealing with data

Statistics and probability (Level B)

  • Collecting data (including: how data are displayed and exploring single variable data sets)
  • Take your chances – probability (including: experimental probabilities, theoretical probabilities, and probability in practice)
  • Describing single data sets (including: the centre and spread of a data set)
  • Describing bivariate data sets

statisitics and probability

You can also get assistance with Statistics by having a look at the Success in Maths for Statistics program.

You can also get help Mastering your calculator – free, easy to follow online booklets on a range of scientific calculators.