FORK 1005 Preparatory course in Mathematics for Multivariate Statistics, MSc

APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017

FORK 1005 Preparatory course in Mathematics for Multivariate Statistics, MSc


Responsible for the course
Steffen Grønneberg

Department
Department of Economics

Term
According to study plan

ECTS Credits
0

Language of instruction
English

Introduction
We review central mathematical concepts that are especially relevant for multivariate statistics.

At the start of fall-semesters, the course will be given for students in the following programs :

- Msc in Leadership and Organizational Psychology
- Msc in Strategic Marketing Management


At the start of spring-semesters, the course will be given for students taking a MSc in Business with the following specializations:

- Business Law, Tax and Accounting
- HRM
- International Business
- Logistics - Supply Chain and Network
- Marketing
- Strategy

This course is not relevant for students doing MSc in Finance or MSc in Business, major Finance or Economics.

Learning outcome
To provide the basic mathematical tools for multivariate statistics courses to students who need to refresh their mathematical skills.

Prerequisites

All courses in the Masters programme will assume that students have fulfilled the admission requirements for the programme. In addition, courses in second, third and/or fourth semester can have spesific prerequisites and will assume that students have followed normal study progression. For double degree and exchange students, please note that equivalent courses are accepted.

Compulsory reading

Other:
Reading material will be distributed on It`s learning before the course starts.


Recommended reading

Course outline
The course reviews the mathematical theory surrounding applied statistics at the level of multiple linear regression. This includes calculation rules with the summation notation, standardization of random variables and its use for Normally distributed random variables, and related mathematical issues.


Computer-based tools
Not applicable

Learning process and workload
There will be 10 teaching hours in the course.


Examination



Form of assessment Weight Group size
Not applicable


Examination code(s)
Not applicable

Examination support materials


Re-sit examination
Not applicable

Additional information
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