eco2ied intro. economic data analysis
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMIC DATA ANALYSIS
ECO2IED
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students consider how to communicate and interpret commercial and economic information in terms of statistical measures. The probability approach is introduced, with applications to inferential statistics and hypothesis testing using sampling distributions in the realms of economics and commerce. Simple linear regression and testing for various hypotheses in business, economics and finance is also covered.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLaszlo Konya
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects STA1SS, ECO1ISB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian Business Statistics | Prescribed | Selvanathan, A. Et Al. | 4TH EDN, CENGAGE |
Subject options
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Dandenong, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLaszlo Konya
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour final examination | End of semester examination period | 70 |
| three assignments totalling 2,500-words | 25 | |
| tutorial attendance and participation | Ongoing - based on perpration, attendance and level of involvement | 5 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLaszlo Konya
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour final examination | End of semester examination period | 70 |
| three assignments totalling 2,500-words | 25 | |
| tutorial attendance and participation | Ongoing - based on perpration, attendance and level of involvement | 5 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sivey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour final examination | End of semester examination period | 70 |
| three assignments totalling 2,500-words | 25 | |
| tutorial attendance and participation | Ongoing - based on perpration, attendance and level of involvement | 5 |