PSLP Lab

Overview

The Probability, Statistics and Linear Programming (PSLP) Lab puts statistical analysis, probabilistic modelling and optimisation into practice. Learners work with real data sets to describe and interpret variation, apply probability distributions and hypothesis tests, and formulate and solve linear-programming models.

The focus is on decision-making: turning data into evidence and constraints into an optimal plan, skills that apply in production, logistics, quality and research. ASFAN designs, supplies, installs and commissions the complete PSLP Lab, with operating manuals, experiment sheets and instructor training.

Key Equipment

• Computer workstations (25+) – set up for statistical and optimisation software
• SciLab – numerical and optimisation tasks
• R – statistical computing and graphics
• Spreadsheet software – descriptive statistics and quick analysis
• Linear-programming solvers – formulating and solving optimisation models
• Printer and projector – for reports and demonstrations

Learning Objectives

By the end of the training, learners will be able to:

• Solve practical problems with discrete and continuous probability distributions.
• Organise, summarise and interpret data with suitable statistical tools.
• Apply hypothesis tests to draw conclusions from sample data.
• Formulate linear-programming models and find optimal solutions.

Career Relevance

Analytical and optimisation skills from this lab support careers in operations, quality engineering, data analysis and research.