Elements and Performance Criteria
- Perform scientific calculations
- Analyse trends and relationships in data
- Determine variation and/or uncertainty in data distributions
- Raw data is organised into appropriate frequency distributions
- Statistical properties are calculated for ungrouped and grouped data
- Statistical properties are interpreted to determine characteristics of sample or population
- Standard deviations and confidence limits are calculated for means and replicates
- Uncertainty in measurements is determined using statistical analysis
- Data acceptability is determined using statistical tests and organisational procedures
- Check for aberrant results
- Maintain results
- Data is stored, retrieved and manipulated following document traceability procedures
- Results are presented in an appropriate format
- Entry of data and results are verified as correct
- Security and confidentiality of data is maintained in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
- Reports are prepared in a format and style consistent with their intended use and organisational guidelines