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Attendees are encouraged to participate in discussions and ask questions throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who should attend<\/strong><br \/>\nThis course is intended for people with no or little previous knowledge or experience of statistics, such as those working in QA, production, engineering, regulatory compliance, validation, development etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to bring<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease bring a laptop as you will be going through statistical exercises with the trainers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Limited Numbers<\/strong><br \/>\nThis meeting will have elements of practical training as opposed to just lecture led, As such numbers will be limited so that those attending get the full benefit<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmig.org.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Statistics-for-Microbiologists-agenda-and-booking-form-v2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click on the link for a detailed agenda etc<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to Statistics for Microbiologists (NHS), 25th June 2025 \u2013 Nailcote Hall HotelNHS Member Fee \u00a3395 (Join Now) \/ NHS Non-Member Fee \u00a3595 What is it? 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