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Interrogate and analyse statistical data

Interrogate and analyse statistical data

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPGEN064
State Code
AWV43
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
010103 - Statistics
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to apply techniques to analyse statistical data. It includes planning the analysis, applying statistical concepts and processes, determining strengths and weaknesses of the analysis and producing further statistics.This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within the public sector.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently seeking advice as required, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan analysis
  • 1.1 Choose analysis and descriptive tools and techniques appropriate to the nature of the information and the required outcome.
  • 1.2 Determine priority of data to be interrogated in consultation with suitably qualified people, and organise work.
  • 1.3 Reflect an understanding of the nature of the program or activity from which the data is obtained in the analysis of material.
  • 1.4 Reflect an understanding of the way in which the data is structured in the system in the analysis.
  • 1.5 Reflect the likely statistical indicators of the results in the analysis.
2. Apply statistical concepts and processes
  • 2.1 Use software to retrieve data and present it in the required format.
  • 2.2 Perform quantitative or qualitative analyses to obtain required outcomes.
  • 2.3 Use analysis and descriptive tools and techniques appropriately given the nature of the information and the required outcomes.
  • 2.4 Express preliminary results in accordance with the required detail, format and timeframe of the project.
  • 2.5 Perform analysis.
3. Determine strengths and weaknesses of analysis
  • 3.1 Identify sources of error and describe as required.
  • 3.2 Identify and describe limitations in the methodology as appropriate.
  • 3.3 Verify the conduct and results of analysis by a suitably qualified person.
4. Produce further statistics
  • 4.1 Calculate summary statistics from the given dataset as required.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8053 PSPGOV523A Interrogate and analyse statistical data Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZZ0 PSP50116 Diploma of Government Qualification