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Unit description

Introduces students to statistical concepts and techniques relevant to their degree. Statistical tools to model and analyse real-world situations and data are developed, enabling students to enhance their decision-making skills. The interpretation and communication of the results obtained is emphasised. Throughout the unit, Excel will be used for statistical calculations.

Unit content

Module 1 - Introduction to statistics

Module 2 - Probability and data modelling

Module 3 - Statistical distributions

Module 4 - Confidence interval estimations

Module 5 - Hypothesis testing

Module 6 - Introduction to regression modelling

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1Analyse and interpret business and economic data to inform decision making
2Evaluate business and economic data that is characterised by uncertainty.
3Apply regression modelling techniques to evaluate and inform decision making.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and interpret business and economic data to inform decision making
  2. Evaluate business and economic data that is characterised by uncertainty.
  3. Apply regression modelling techniques to evaluate and inform decision making.

Teaching and assessment

Notice

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