ETF5912 - Data analysis in business

Overview

This unit will introduce statistical concepts and their applications to business sectors of finance, accounting, marketing and management. Topics covered include: sampling techniques, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing (for both single populations and between populations). The multiple regression models and time series models -- that are very popular in data … For more content click the Read More button below.

This unit will introduce statistical concepts and their applications to business sectors of finance, accounting, marketing and management. Topics covered include: sampling techniques, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing (for both single populations and between populations). The multiple regression models and time series models -- that are very popular in data analysis and forecasting in public sectors and industries -- will be covered in detail in this unit.

Offerings

S1-01-CAULFIELD-BLENDED

S2-01-CAULFIELD-BLENDED

Requisites

Prerequisite

FIT1006

6 CP

Business information analysis

SCI1020

6 CP

Introduction to statistical reasoning

STA1010

6 CP

Statistical methods for science

Business and economic statistics

Introduction to statistical analysis

Prohibition

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Joan Tan

Dr Hsein Kew

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Seminars

Tutorials

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Learning resources

Technology resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $100