FORK 1002 Preparatory Course in Elementary Statistics
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APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014
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FORK 1002 Preparatory Course in Elementary Statistics
Responsible for the course
Genaro Sucarrat
Department
Department of Economics
Term
According to study plan
ECTS Credits
0
Language of instruction
English
Introduction
This course focuses on statistical concepts and tools of relevance in business and managerial economics in particular, and in the social sciences more generally.
Learning outcome
To provide students with the understanding of the fundamentals of basic statistical principles; the skills necessary for interpretation and evaluation of data; sufficient knowledge for the adequate application of basic statistical procedures.
Prerequisites
The emphasis is on concepts and applications rather than on computational ability. However, it will be required of students to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in this course!
Compulsory reading
Books:
Groebner, David F ... [et al.]. 2011. Business statistics : a decision-making approach. 8th ed., International ed. Pearson. Selected chapters
Other:
Selected readings and hand-outs during the course
Recommended reading
Course outline
Key Statistical Concepts (1 hour)
- Population
- Sample
Basic Statistics (3 hours)
- Descriptive statistics
- Point estimation
- Hypothesis testing and interval estimation for one and two samples.
Regression Analysis (8 hours)
- Bivariate correlation analysis
- The linear regression model
- Estimation
- Hypothesis testing
Qualitative independent variables (3 hours)
- Qualitative independent variables and dummy variables
- Dummy variables and regression
Computer-based tools
Practical examples and assignments will involve extensive use of statistical software, such as SAS JMP or SPSS.
Learning process and workload
15 hours with another 5 hours for the use of statistical software
Examination
Not applicable
Examination code(s)
Not applicable
Examination support materials
Not applicable
Re-sit examination
Not applicable
Additional information
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