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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Statistical Data Analysis for Technical Physics, acad. year 2026-2027

Open university
Credits:
5 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Environmental and natural sciences
Teaching format:
Online teaching, Distance teaching, Independent learning
Price:
100 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

This course gives you statistical tools for analyzing physical measurement data. During the course you are taught the basic concepts of statistical analysis and the most common explorative analysis methods for measurement data. After the course you are able to apply these methods to your own measurement data, prove statistically that the selected method is valid for the data in use, and report the results in a scientific paper or a thesis.

If you wonder about the "for technical physics" in the name of this course, well, this course is taught by the Department of Technical Physics, but the methods are universal to all good science.

This course covers a recap of the basic concepts of statistical analysis: mean, median, concepts of variance and deviation, distributions, longitudinal and panel data; the most common explorative single- and multivariate data analysis methods, regression, variance- and covariance analysis and the basics of time series analysis and factor analysis; and defining validity of a statistical model and the scientific reporting of results.

You should know the basics of probability calculus (expected value, random variables, etc.) before taking this course.

Modes of study: E-learning course with scheduled lectures, exercises and project work (Jan 11th to May 21st, 2027; see the schedule here). Includes commenting exercises and project works in peer-groups.

Teaching methods: Scheduled online lectures and seminars (10 h), exercises and peer group work (45 h), preparation and peer evaluation of the coursework (40 h), independent studying of the lecture material and literature (40 h).

Study materials: Material given in the Digicampus Moodle-environment.

Those interested in statistical analysis of measurement data, especially in physics-related problems. Those who need to convince themselves and other people that their measurements are valid. Those seeking to expand their technical understanding towards participation in scientific research and publishing.

Our studies cost 20 e/ECTS credit; these prices hold for the academic year 2026-2027.

For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi). Right to study will cover the lessons and exams.

Fees for purchasing/lending literature are not covered by the University.

Day time teaching

The course is scheduled from Jan 11th to May 21th, 2027 and has scheduled teaching. More information, the description and timelines of the course can be found from Peppi study guide. 

Open university students must adhere to the same schedules and study modes as degree-pursuing students.

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How to register for Open University Studies 

1. Choose your studies 

Go to the registration service using the button on this page. You will see information about the course, which you can review before registering. Add the course to your study cart. You can also add other courses to the cart before proceeding. 

2. Identify yourself and pay 

Log in via the Suomi.fi service, fill in your personal details on the registration form, and confirm your registration. Pay for the studies at the time of registration. 

Registration is binding. Please read the Open University payment and cancellation terms before registering. 

If you cannot identify yourself via the Suomi.fi service but are able to pay using one of the following methods: Google Pay or Apple Pay, Visa or MasterCard, please register in the online service (choose ‘Skip identification’). Otherwise, contact the student affairs secretary (contact details below). Be prepared to verify your identity with an official ID after registration. 

If your employer is paying the course fee and you do not have access to a company credit card, contact the student affairs secretary before registering. You can find the contact details at the bottom of the page. 

Studies paid with a study voucher: the voucher must be activated in the Opin.fi service before registration and payment. 

3. Wait for confirmation and start your studies 

Processing the registration usually takes 2–5 business days, and at most 10 business days. After processing, you will receive an email with a link to the instructions for starting your studies. Please read the instructions carefully. 

UEF username 

  • If you are studying at the University of Eastern Finland for the first time, you will receive separate instructions on how to activate your UEF username. 
  • If you already have a UEF username, change your password. 

Your username will receive the necessary access rights once your study right begins. 

Didn’t receive the message? Check your email’s spam folder. If the message is not there, contact the Open University. 

 

Registration starts:
2026-11-23 09:00
Registration ends:
2026-12-31 23:59
Registration

More information about education

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Toivanen, Olli

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358505360052

Tengvall, Kristiina

Student Affairs Secretary

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504082313