The underlying philosophy of the B.Sc. statistics program is to develop theoretical and analytical skills of the students so that they may be absorbed in the corporate world or be able to pursue higher studies at the Master's level in Statistics. In the rapidly changing globalised market scenario, the need was felt to equip students with the capability to understand and handle the dynamic of statistics and the business world.
Statistics and statistical methods play a major role in the work environment in areas such as business, science, finance, economics, engineering to mention just a few. It is very important that people are comfortable with reading statistics and using statistical methods. This programme will give you the knowledge and understanding of basic statistical methods such as sampling and collecting data, probability, distributions, regression analysis. By completing this course, students will gain the knowledge and understanding to confidently read statistics and apply statistical methods within their daily working environment.
Statistics being an interdisciplinary subject, career opportunities are in almost every field wherever analysis of data is required. After completing this program students may have career prospects in :
Lot of derivations are involved, in the subject of statistics, therefore usually we use chalk-board method. Also, to show various graphs and diagrams, we use power-point presentation.
To solve practical problems, Round Robin strategy of Cooperative learning is adapted in which entire class is divided to different groups of 5-6 students each. To each group one practical problem is given. Each group begins their brainstorming and the group leader records their ideas. Then is group presents their solution to the given problem to entire class. The main objective of Round Robin strategy is to make the students to share their idea, express views in effective manner to entire class. It also provides scope for active participation.
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