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Lecturer Profile
Name: Mr. Try Sothearith
-Western University:
Dean of Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences

- Ministry of Planning: Director of Department - Working and Teaching since 1994: Statistics, Research Methods SPSS - Consultancy: UNs, NGOs, Gvts, … - Contact Address: trysothearith@gmail.com Tel: 012 585 865 / 016555507

WU: Statistics for Management
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Overview on Statistics by Try Sothearith trysothearith@gmail.com
Tel: 012 585 865 / 016555507

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WU: Statistics for Management
What is Statistics? Why Study Statistics? Uses of Statistics Statistical Challenges Critical Thinking Statistics: An Evolving Field

What is Statistics?
• Statistics is the science of collecting, organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data. • A statistic is a single measure (number) used to summarize a sample data set. For example, the average height of students in this class. • A statistician is an expert with at least a master’s degree in mathematics or statistics or a trained professional in a related field.

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Why Study Statistics? Communication Understanding the language of statistics facilitates communication and improves problem solving.

Computer Skills The use of spreadsheets for data analysis and

word processors or presentation software for reports improves upon your existing skills.

Why Study Statistics? Information Management Statistics help summarize large amounts of data and reveal underlying relationships.

Technical Literacy Career opportunities are in growth industries

propelled by advanced technology. The use of statistical software increases your technical literacy.

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Why Study Statistics? Career Advancement Statistical literacy can enhance your career