The ability to describe, manage, analyse and interpret data is crucial to the practice of science. Therefore, it is important for biomedical scientists to understand and competently use statistical techniques and to be able to draw valid conclusions from statistical analyses. In this unit, students will learn to describe, manage, summarise, and present data. They will be introduced to the most commonly-encountered types of variables, learn how to recognise and apply appropriate statistical tests, and learn to interpret and effectively communicate the results. Students will gain foundational knowledge of statistical models used in biomedical science, and develop skills to implement such models by hand and using statistical software. The aim of this unit is to help students to develop the understanding and skills needed to recognise and apply appropriate statistical tools.