Introduction to Statistics
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD19APTI011 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Sippola, Leo |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| INBUS2-2015 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| INBUS2-2016 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students are able to define and interpret the basic concepts of statistics. They know how to collect quantitative data and use existing statistics. They can process and analyze statistical data (also by using SPSS) and present data using parameters and charts. Students can analyze and intepret the statistics they acquire.
Student's Workload
- lectures and guided practice 30 h
- independent work 50 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Basic concepts
- Collecting information, sampling methods
- Scales of measurement
- Frequency distributions, graphic presentation
- Measures of centrality, measures of spread
- Correlation and regression
- Basics of SPSS
Recommended or Required Reading
- Taylor, S. 2007. Business Statistics for Non-mathematicians
- material provided by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- lectures
- exercises (also on computer)
- group work
- independent work
Assessment Criteria
Excellent (5)
The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student understands well the basic concepts of statistics. The student can process and analyze statistical data using parameters and chart at an excellent level. The student can analyze and interpret the statistics they acquire at an excellent level. The student can use the SPSS-program. The student can critically and analytically use and analyze existing statistics.
Good (4-3)
The student has carried out work well and participated actively. The student understands the basic concepts of statistics. The student can process and analyze statistical data using parameters and charts at a good level. Students can analyze and interpret the statistics they acquire at a good level. The student can use the basic analysis of SPSS-program. The student can use and analyze existing statistics.
Satisfactory (1)
The student has carried out work required and participated as instructed. The student can process and analyze statistical data using basic parameters and chart at a satisfactory level. The student can analyze and interpret the basic statistics they acquire at a satisfactory level. The student can use existing statistics.
Assessment Methods
- exam/assignment
- group work
- active participation in teaching
Work Placement
Work placement is not included in the study.
Further Information
The course accrues 3 R&D credits.
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