MET 2920 Statistics
APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013
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MET 2920 Statistics Responsible for the course Pål Lauritzen Department Department of Economics Term According to study plan ECTS Credits 7,5 Language of instruction Norwegian Introduction Statistics is a basic statistics course that is included as a mandatory part of the bachelor programs in business administration subjects. The course is conducted in the spring semester. Learning outcome Acquired knowledge After completing this course, students will have acquired knowledge of statistical concepts and thinking. Acquired skills It is a goal that the course will enable students to plan and conduct investigations using the most commonly used statistical methods. Students will be able to interpret the analysis results from for instance reports or computer printouts. After completing the course students should be familiar with the use of computer tools for statistical analysis. Reflection The aim is to develop a critical attitude to the interpretation of statistical results and to be critical of the condition durability. Particular emphasis is placed on applications related to economic issues so that students will be able to use statistics in courses that come later in the programme. Prerequisites Compulsory reading Books: Ubøe, Jan. 2012. Statistikk for økonomifag. 4. utg. Gyldendal Recommended reading Course outline
Computer-based tools Learning process and workload The course has 54 hours and will consist of lectures, where the curriculum is reviewed, exercises in SAS JMP, and assignments. Problem solution will be a central part of the joint lectures, where papers are introduced in class and feedback given when these are reviewed and discussed in class. For each week a work program with literature references and tasks will be prepared. Students must acquire the substance in the reference literature and solve problems. Some of the tasks will be discussed in the plenary sessions. In lectures the theory will be discussed by using multiple data sets and related tasks. The final exam will be based on the assumption that the student has worked with these exercises throughout the semester. Recommended use of hours:
Examination A 5-hour individual written examination concludes the course. Examination code(s) MET 29201 Written examination accounts for 100% of the grade in the course MET 2920 Statistics, 7,5 ECTS credits Examination support materials All support materials plus examination calculator TEXAS INSTRUMENTS BA II Plus™ are allowed. Exam aids at written examinations are explained under exam information in our web-based Student handbook. Please note use of calculator and dictionary. http://www.bi.edu/studenthandbook/examaids Re-sit examination A re-sit is held every semester. Additional information |
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