Heading power side,do a unit in stats or computation?

Ultimately, it is important to carefully consider your interests and the potential benefits of each unit before making a decision. In summary, for a career in the power side of engineering, take the Statistical Models for Data: Relationships and Effects unit, but consider the prerequisites for other units before making a final decision.
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1st year, heading power side, should I do a unit in stats or "computational explorations"?

My 2nd semester must needs consist of a foundations of EE unit, a foundations of ME unit, I've picked a unit for building IT systems (since a lot of power side these days involves SCADA and smart grids, etc), and I'm trying to choose between a unit called "Statistical Models for Data:
Relationships and Effects" and another called "Computational Explorations".

Which would be more relevant for the direction I want to head in?

edit: computation prereq's for other units concerned with data visualization and simulations.
 
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If you are interested in pursuing a career in the power side of engineering, then I would recommend taking the Statistical Models for Data: Relationships and Effects unit as it will provide you with the necessary foundational knowledge to analyze and interpret data. The Computational Explorations unit is more geared towards those who are interested in computational theory and mathematics that are used in data visualization and simulations. However, depending on the prerequisites for the other units you are considering, you may find that the Computational Explorations unit may be more beneficial to your long-term career goals.
 

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