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Description
This module aims to provide an introduction to statistical methods and interpretation of data, along with associated computing required by managers. It is intended for students registered on certain undergraduate degree programmes offered by the 新香港六合彩开奖结果School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) and the 新香港六合彩开奖结果School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS).
Intended Learning Outcomes
- have an understanding of basic methods of descriptive statistics, confidence intervals and significance tests, which can be applied听to simple applications in business studies;
- be able to implement these methods using appropriate computer software.
Applications - The statistical methods covered are useful in the routine analysis of scientific methods, as might be encountered in other modules.
Indicative Content - Descriptive statistics and graphical methods. Use of the normal distribution. Confidence intervals and significance tests applied to one and two sample problems by parametric and non-parametric methods. Correlation and regression. Simple time series methods (moving averages, trends, seasonality). Goodness-of-fit and contingency tables. Index numbers. Use of Stata for statistical purposes.
Key Texts - Available from .
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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