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Educational Statistics For Education Managers

This course introduces educational managers to statistical analysis and quantification techniques essential for effective educational planning. It covers data types, statistical procedures, and quantitative analysis tools, including ratios, rates, and percentages. Students will learn demographic and student flow analysis, enrolment forecasting, and cost analysis methodologies. The course equips learners with skills to conduct problem-solving researches, interpret data, and make informed decisions in educational settings.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Educational StatisticsQuantificationEducational PlanningData AnalysisStatistical Methods

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Educational Planning Statistics

2

Quantitative Methods

3

Demographic Analysis

4

Student Flow Analysis

5

Enrolment Projection

6

Cost Analysis

7

Manpower Projection

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Educational Planner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Education Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Policy Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Education Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Researcher

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government Education AgenciesEducational InstitutionsResearch OrganizationsInternational Development Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Course Guide

2h

Course Guide

2 study hours
  • •Read the course guide to understand the course objectives, structure, and assessment methods.
  • •Complete the feedback form and submit it to your tutorial facilitator.
Week
2

Module 1: Issues and Concepts in Educational Planning Statistics and Quantification

6h

Unit 1: Concepts and Nature of Educational Planning Statistics and Quantitative Methods

3 study hours
  • •Define statistics and data, and differentiate between them.
  • •Describe the arithmetic tools used in quantification for educational planning.
  • •Explain the bases of statistical data classification.

Unit 2: Data Requirements for Statistical and Quantitative Analysis in Educational Planning

3 study hours
  • •Identify the types of data required for planning education.
  • •Explain the types of data required for planning education.
  • •Highlight the sources of data collection for planning.
Week
3

Module 1: Issues and Concepts in Educational Planning Statistics and Quantification

4h

Unit 3: The Role of Statistics and Quantification in Educational Planning

4 study hours
  • •Outline the various roles of statistics and statistical data in planning education.
  • •Explain the basic, general, and specific uses of statistics to education planning.
  • •Highlight the problems and limitations of the use of statistics in educational planning.
Week
4

Module 2: Parameters For Demographic and Student Flow Analysis

6h

Unit 1: Demographic Analysis and Educational Planning

3 study hours
  • •Explain the importance of demography to educational planning.
  • •Identify the sources through which demographic data and information can be obtained.
  • •Explain the meaning of population structure.

Unit 2: Population Growth and School Enrolment Projection and Forecast

3 study hours
  • •Explain the natural growth of population.
  • •Identify the population projection methods.
  • •Explain the methods of population projection.
Week
5

Module 2: Parameters For Demographic and Student Flow Analysis

4h

Unit 3: School Age Determination from Un-clarified and Incomplete Data

4 study hours
  • •Smooth the population age structure.
  • •Split the 10-year and 5-year age groups of population.
  • •Explain the use of Sprague multipliers for age splitting purpose.
Week
6

Module 2: Parameters For Demographic and Student Flow Analysis

6h

Unit 4: Enrolment Ratios Analysis

3 study hours
  • •Explain the various enrolment ratios.
  • •Understand the computation procedure of the enrolment ratios.
  • •Apply the ratios in solving educational problems.

Unit 5: Indicators of Educational Planning

3 study hours
  • •Identify the various indicators for measuring planning parameters.
  • •Explain the use of the identified indicators.
  • •Understand the computation process of the indicators.
Week
7

Module 2: Parameters For Demographic and Student Flow Analysis

4h

Unit 6: Intra-System Student Flow Analysis

4 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of intra student flow.
  • •List the indicators for measuring intra student flow.
  • •Explain the procedure of using the indicators.
Week
8

Module 2: Parameters For Demographic and Student Flow Analysis

6h

Unit 7: Efficiency and Cohort Flow Analysis

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of efficiency.
  • •Distinguish between external and internal efficiency.
  • •Highlight the inputs and outputs in the educational system.

Unit 8: Standard Progression Analysis and Wastage Reduction

3 study hours
  • •Explain the standard progression method.
  • •Use the standard progression method to determine the wastage ratio of the school system.
  • •Explain the procedure of costing wastage in education.
Week
9

Module 3: Methodologies of Student Enrolment, Teacher/Manpower and Cost Analysis

4h

Unit 1: Student Enrolment Analysis and Forecast

4 study hours
  • •Explain the methods of student enrolment forecast.
  • •Make projection of enrolment with the methods studied.
  • •Plan for the facility requirements of the projected enrolment.
Week
10

Module 3: Methodologies of Student Enrolment, Teacher/Manpower and Cost Analysis

4h

Unit 2: Teacher/Manpower Analysis and Projection

4 study hours
  • •Explain the teacher demand-supply mix in the school system.
  • •Identify the methods of teacher requirement projection.
  • •Explain the procedure of using the identified teacher projection method.
Week
11

Module 3: Methodologies of Student Enrolment, Teacher/Manpower and Cost Analysis

4h

Unit 3: Education Cost and Financial Analysis

4 study hours
  • •Explain the financial estimate determinants.
  • •Highlight the types of cost in education.
  • •Explain the process of cost analysis and projection in education.
Week
12

Module 1: Issues and Concepts in Educational Planning Statistics and Quantification

6h

Module 1 Revision

6 study hours
  • •Review all the topics covered in Module 1.
  • •Practice solving statistical problems related to educational planning.
Week
13

Module 3: Methodologies of Student Enrolment, Teacher/Manpower and Cost Analysis

6h

Modules 2 and 3 Revision

6 study hours
  • •Review all the topics covered in Modules 2 and 3.
  • •Practice applying quantitative methods to educational planning scenarios.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs).

2

Create concept maps linking key statistical concepts from Modules 1 and 2.

3

Practice enrolment projection calculations from Unit 2 of Module 3.

4

Focus on understanding the application of statistical tools in real-world educational planning scenarios.

5

Allocate sufficient time for revision, focusing on areas of weakness identified during the course.

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