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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video Based

Course Overview

The Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data program is a course on understanding statistics. The new digitalized world is dependent on data and it is a powerful tool that is shaping our world. Data is used in all fields such as in healthcare, media, engineering, and also in financial evaluation. The key principles of statistics will be explored in this course. Data will be interpreted, analyzed, and evaluated for understanding how it shapes our modern world.

This course is offered by Edinburgh University. The Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data y edX course is an introductory level course. This course is systematically structured for weekly efforts. First, it introduces the world of data, then in finding patterns, collecting data, evaluation and its distribution, and lastly to its statistical methods. edX platform also provides 90 % financial assistance to those people who can’t afford the verified certificate because of their low financial status.

The certificate of this Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data online certification is shareable and easily downloadable. The certificate will be verified by Edinburgh University. The Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data certification benefits will be given only to those candidates who successfully completed the course.

The Highlights

Instructor-paced course
90% financial assistance
8 weeks of duration
4-6 hours weekly effort
Peer graded assessments
Introductory level
Verified by Edinburgh University
Shareable certificate
Offered by edX platform

Programme Offerings

discussion forum
online videos
Peer graded assessments
Survey

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 4050	yes	The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

The Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data fee for the registration is not required by the students to be paid.
The Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data fee for the course amount is ₹4,050 has to be paid by the candidates.

Fee category	Amount
Registration fee	Free
Certificate fee	₹4,050

Eligibility Criteria

Education

The candidates who apply for this Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data course must have completed secondary school mathematics. The secondary school mathematics must be in GCSE/Standard Grade/ National 5 grade C or above in Mathematics or equivalent.

Certification qualifying details

The Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data training certification requires the candidate to pursue the course in the verified track. The candidates who pursued the course through the audit track are not eligible for the certificate. The candidates will also have to score 50 % in all the activities mentioned in the course syllabus.

What you will learn

Statistical skills

Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data training shows key insights into the application of statistics in the data-driven world. Listed below is the complete understanding of the data-driven world-

Introduction to data and its importance in today’s world will be shown to the candidates during the Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data program
How data is shaping the world and its roots will be discussed.
Most of the analysis will be done with the application of mathematics.
The candidates will know how mathematics can be applied for interpreting the data.
The fundamental principles of statistics will be emphasized in this Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data online course
The methods of statistical testing will be shown to the candidates.
Evaluation, estimation of statistical data is also a part of this course.
This Statistical: Unlocking the World of Data by edX training will be results-oriented and hence the candidates will focus on reaching for end results.
The candidates will also learn about the uncertainty surrounding the statistical applications.
The methods of data collection to the distribution of data. Everything will be taught in a systematic way so that the candidates can understand and learn faster in the Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data certification syllabus.

Who it is for

Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data program aims to benefit by providing valuable insights into the data world. It is highly beneficial in today’s data-driven world. The following can expect to be benefitted-

The data professionals who wish to learn more about the data world from the experts of this field can apply for the Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data training.
The students who are interested in learning more about the statistical implication in the real world.
The candidates who are hoping to upgrade their career can register for the Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data program

Admission Details

The Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data by edX admission procedure can be completed successfully if the candidates follow these steps listed below-

Step 1: The candidates can click on this course URL for easy access- https://www.edx.org/course/statistics-unlocking-the-world-of-data

Step 2: After entering the course URL, the candidates will have registered with their valid email id, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, or Google account.

Step 3: Then the candidates can “Sign in” and move one step ahead.

Step 4: The course page will open up. The candidates will have to click on the “Enrol” button.

Step 5: Then again two ways of proceeding with the Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data training pops up.

Step 6: Through the audit track, the candidates can pursue the course for free and in the verified track, the candidates can pursue the course by paying the fee. The verified certificate is given only to the successful candidates who enrolled in the verified track.

Step 7: After enrolling in one of the two tracks, the candidates can begin their Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data online course journey.

The Syllabus

Instructors

The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the process for downloading the verified certificate?

To download the verified Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data certification for edX courses, the candidates will have to go to the edX dashboard of that course. There in the dashboard, a link for downloading the certificate will pop up. For more information, the candidates can check edX’s “Help Center”.

2: What are the names of the Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data program instructors?

The instructors for the course are- Mairi Walker, Ruth King, Chris Sangwin, Francesca Iezzi and Bruce Warton.

3: Where does edX apply its donations?

edX, a non-profit organization hopes to provide globally accessible education. Because of this mission, edX relies on its donations. Apart from providing free Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data syllabus content, it uses its donations for financial assistance, localization of the courses, and also to help disabled candidates.

4: Can the candidates access the course again after failing to gain the certificate?

The candidate who enrolled in the verified track will gain the verified certificate. If the candidate failed to get a minimum grade the candidates will fail to gain a certificate. Then the candidates will have to re-enter the Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data program and pay the required fees again.

5: Who will check the assessments given in this course?

This course has peer-graded assessments. This implies that one’s peers enrolled in the verified track for this Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data certification course will check each other’s assessment.

6: What are the edX guides which deal in handling technical issues?

The edX guides which deal in handling technical or troubleshooting problems are – edX’s “Help Center” section. Then again the candidates can access more information in this email- billing@edX.org.

7: What are the requirements for verifying for the certificate?

The candidates who have successfully completed their Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data training can verify by sending a well-clicked picture or ID for verifying one’s identity.

8: Will the materials of the course be accessible after this course ends?

The materials of this Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data program won’t be accessible to those candidates who pursued this program through an audit track after the course end date. For information, the candidates can check the course information section.

9: Which software package will the interactive applets use?

The applets for this Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data training will use a dynamic software package known as GeoGebra. The candidates are free to choose whether they will use the webpage or download the GeoGebra app that is created by us. For more details, click on this link- https://www.geogebra.org/

10: What are the practice questions used for?

The practice questions and discussion questions are designed to revise the knowledge accessed in the course and for better performance in the exams during the Statistics: Unlocking the World of Data certification.