After completing this course, the student should be able to:
 

	Define mean, median and mode
	Calculate a simple average
	Determine the type of average that best represents the measure of central tendency
	Distinguish between a simple average and a weighted average
	Calculate a weighted average
	Identify various types of graphs and charts
	Read and interpret graphs
	Select appropriate graphs

Basic Statistics
Presents the use of averages and weighted averages when evaluating data.
 

	Using Averages Definition of mean, median and mode.  Calculation of a simple average.
	Using Weighted Averages Definition of weighted average.  Calculation of a weighted average.
	Reviewing Averages Evaluation of data using averages and weighted averages.

Graphs and Charts
Covers how to read and interpret the information presented in graphs and charts.
 

	Identifying Graphs Parts of a graph.  Various types of graphs.
	Reading Graphs Graphs with different scales.  Interpretation of data on a graph.
	Selecting Graphs Selection of appropriate graph for the purpose and the audience.  Selection of the graph scale which allows the data to be interpreted at a glance.