PROBABILITY and STATISTICS deal with data collection and analysis. Probability is the study of chance and is a very fundamental subject that we apply in everyday living, while statistics is more concerned with how we handle data using different analysis techniques and collection methods. Probability and statistics are closely linked because statistical data are frequently analyzed to see whether conclusions can be drawn legitimately about a particular phenomenon and also to make predictions about future events. Understanding probability and statistics is essential in the modern world, where the print and electronic media are full of statistical information and interpretation. This is a course offered by Faculty of Computer & Mathematical Sciences (FSKM), UiTM which intended to strengthen the understanding of the concepts and the principles of probability. It also introduces on random variables and their probability distributions, mathematical expectations and various types of special probability distributions, which are required for higher courses in statistics.
