K054 - mathematics and statistics
Child Topics
K0541 - mathematics
Mathematics is the study of abstract deductive systems. It includes algebra, arithmetic, geometry, real and complex analysis and pure and applied mathematics.
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
Algebra
Geometry
Mathematics
Numerical analysis
Operational research
K0542 - statistics
Description
Statistics is the study of collecting, describing, arranging and analysing numerical data. The study of probability theory and actuarial science is included.
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
Actuarial science
Probability theory
Statistics, applied
Survey design
Survey sampling
=== Inclusions
Study of mathematical (theoretical) statistics is included here.
=== Exclusions
Demography/population studies is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0314 ‘Sociology and cultural studies’.