http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/m249
<div><p>You'll have access to a module website, which includes:</p><ul><li>a week-by-week study planner</li><li>course-specific module materials</li><li>audio and video content</li><li>assessment details, instructions and guidance</li><li>online tutorial access</li><li>access to student and tutor group forums.</li></ul><p>You'll be provided with printed module books, each covering one block of study, with many worked examples and exercises. You'll also receive a printed module handbook.</p></div>
<div><p>A calculator with basic mathematical functions (log, exp, etc.), but not necessarily with statistical functions.</p><p>A computing device with a browser and broadband internet access is required for this module. Any modern browser will be suitable for most computer activities. Functionality may be limited on mobile devices.</p><p>Any additional software will be provided, or is generally freely available. However, some activities may have more specific requirements. For this reason, you will need to be able to install and run additional software on a device that meets the requirements below.</p><p>A desktop or laptop computer with an up-to-date version of Windows.(<strong>a Mac is unsuitable</strong>? LearnBayes, SPSS and WinBUGS (the supplied software) is not compatible).</p><p>The screen of the device must have a resolution of at least 1024 pixels horizontally and 768 pixels vertically.</p><p>To join in the spoken conversation in our online rooms we recommend a headset (headphones or earphones with an integrated microphone).</p><p>Our<em><a>Skills for OU study</a></em>website has further information including computing skills for study, computer security, acquiring a computer and Microsoft software offers for students.</p></div>
The Open University is the worlds leading provider of flexible, high quality distance learning.
Unlike other universities we are not campus based. You will study in a flexible way that works for you whether youre at home, at work or on the move.As an OU student you'll be supported throughout your studies your tutor or study adviser will guide and advise you, offer detailed feedback on your assignments, and help with any study issues.
Tuition might be in face-to-face groups, via online tutorials, or by phone.
This module introduces medical statistics, time series analysis, multivariate data analysis, and Bayesian statistics ? broadening your perspective on practical modern statistics.
M249
Practical modern statistics
<div><p>The module introduces four major topics of modern applied statistics: medical statistics, time series, multivariate analysis, and Bayesian statistics. It's ideal if you've already studied a general introductory statistics module and wish to broaden your knowledge of the field. The module emphasises underlying principles and practical applications rather than technical details. Use of a computer is an essential component ? the module includes SPSS and WinBUGS software, which you'll use to analyse data and develop your understanding of statistics. To study this module you should have a sound knowledge of basic mathematics as provided by the appropriate OU level 1 module, and statistical competence at the level developed by the appropriate OU level 2 study.</p></div>
http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/m249
M249