Level 3 Diploma in Applied Statistics has been designed to introduce learners to the purpose and aims of statistical analysis and the main statistical techniques that can be used within organisations. This will provide information and support decision making and an understanding of how statistics are used and may be misused in this context. The units give learners the knowledge to identify and use relevant statistical information in a business context and to interpret and validate statistical information, identifying any bias, as well as to produce information of their own. They will learn the main statistical techniques used in business and when and how to apply them and they will gain an understanding of the use of ICT in supporting the collection and analysis of data. The knowledge of statistics will support learners in other areas of study relating to business such as marketing and finance.