Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.       Use numerical techniques to calculate areas under curves;

2.       Construct and apply frequency tables, histograms, and calculate descriptive statistics for centre and spread of data;

3.       Calculate probabilities associated with simple experiments;

4.       Detail the steps involved in planning and executing basic agricultural experiments;

5.       Explain the importance of basic experimental design in crops and livestock;

6.       Identify and implement the method of analysis and tests of significance for each design;

7.       Correctly interpret the results and draw appropriate conclusions.

8.       Use a hand calculator efficiently, including using scientific notation, function keys, and the statistical keys;

9.       Use computer programmes to investigate graphs of the standard mathematical functions, and to use spreadsheets.