Basics of statistics
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD07APTI015 |
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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: | Tuuri, Hannu |
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| Teacher Team: | Tuuri, Hannu |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| LITAKO-2013 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| LITAKO-2014 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| PK-2014 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the basic concepts of statistics and learn to acquire data and use existing statistics. They will be competent in procesing statistical data and presenting data using parametres, charts and diagrams with the Excel programme. Students will also know how to intepret the results of studies and they can evaluate the statistical quality of examinations.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Basic concepts
- Acquisition of research data and methods of sampling
- Scales
- Parametres
- Correlations
- Graphic presentation
- Excel, Pivot charts, and other programmes
Recommended or Required Reading
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises (both in class and as homework)
Assessment Criteria
The course is assessed on a scale of 1 to 5.
Excellent (5)
Student has the excellent knowledge of basic concepts of statistics, basic principles and methods of acquire data and adapt in practice. He or she is able to present statistical data excellently using frequency distribution and statistical parameters. Students also know the basic analyzes to describe the dependence of two variable.
Good (4-3)
Student has the good knowledge of basic concepts of statistics, basic principles and methods of acquire data and adapt in practice. He or she is able to present statistical data well using frequency distribution and statistical parameters. Students also know the basic analyzes to describe the dependence of two variable.
Satisfactory (2-1)
Student has the satisfactory knowledge of basic concepts of statistics, basic principles and methods of acquire data and adapt in practice. He or she is able to present statistical data satisfactory using frequency distribution and statistical parameters. Students also know the basic analyzes to describe the dependence of two variable.
Assessment Methods
Exam and exercises
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