Numbers don’t have to be scary, even if maths isn’t your strong suit. This course builds the essential numeracy skills you need to understand data, make sense of research, and feel confident working with statistics in social sciences.

You’ll get comfortable with fractions, decimals, percentages, and basic algebra all in the context of social science research.

By the end, you’ll be able to read and interpret data without breaking into a sweat, and apply quantitative methods to real social science problems.

Build your foundation: fractions, decimals, and percentages in context

Improve your working knowledge of fractions, decimals, percentages, and basic algebra as they’re actually used in social science research.

You’ll strengthen your ability to interpret numerical information and understand how these fundamental skills support more advanced statistical work.

Understanding averages, probability, and what statistics really mean

Learn what averages really mean, understand how probability works in research, and get to grips with the statistics you’ll actually encounter in social science studies.

You’ll calculate and understand measures of central tendency and variability, and see how probability concepts connect to research design and analysis.

Present your findings: data communication skills that work

Learn how to present your findings clearly using graphs, tables, and plain language. You’ll build the confidence to use numbers in your work—and explain them to others. These data communication skills will help you summarise information effectively and apply quantitative methods to answer real social science questions.

This course is ideal for social science students and researchers who need to strengthen their maths and statistics skills, whether you’re just starting out or brushing up before tackling more advanced quantitative methods.