EC124: Statistical Techniques B
Jeremy Smith
Module Leader
Introduction
This module provides students with a thorough understanding in basic principles of statistics, You will gain an understanding of probability theory, calculating moments of univariate and multivariate distributions (including some commonly used special distributions), hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. You will gain skills and techniques for analysing data.
Principal Aims
To provide the requisite quantitative background for a thorough and rigorous study of economic analysis, econometric methods and applied economics subjects, commensurate with the single honours Economics course. To offer a sufficient challenge for students who enter 桃色视频 with a high grade in A-level mathematics and/or statistics.
To offer a sufficient challenge for students who enter 桃色视频 with a high grade in A-level mathematics and/or statistics
Principal Learning Outcomes
Students will acquire the tools of quantitative methods necessary to study core and optional first and second year modules in economics.
Students will develop further their techniques of statistical methods and statistical modelling.
Students will generate an awareness and analysis of data and of data handling.
Syllabus
The module will typically cover the following topics:
Descriptive statistics; Probability; Discrete random variables; Binomial and Poisson distributions; Bivariate distributions; covariance and correlation; Continuous random variables; uniform and normal distributions; Limit theorems; Sampling and sampling distributions; Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals; Non-parametric testing.
Context
- Core Module
- V7ML - Year 1, L100 - Year 1, L116 - Year 1, R2L4 - Year 1
- Optional Core Module
- R9L1 - Year 1, R3L4 - Year 1, R4L1 - Year 1, R1L4 - Year 1, L1L8 - Year 1
- Optional Module
- V7ML - Year 1, LM1D (LLD2) - Year 1, LA99 - Year 1
- Pre or Co-requisites
- A level Mathematics, or equivalent.
Assessment
- Assessment Method
- Coursework (30%) + Online Examination (70%)
- Coursework Details
- Online Examination (70%) , Set of 6 problem sets (6%) , Test 1 (12%) , Test 2 (12%)
- Exam Timing
- Summer
Exam Rubric
Time Allowed: 2 Hours
Read all instructions carefully - and read through the entire paper at least once before you start entering your answer.
There are TWO sections in this paper. Answer ALL TEN questions in Section A (40 marks in total) and ALL FOUR questions in Section B (60 marks in total).
Answer each whole question in a separate booklet.
Approved pocket calculators are allowed.
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