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Statistics 310


 
Module code STK 310
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Module content

Regression analysis: simple and multiple regression; nonlinear regression; correlation and the use of dummy variables. Multivariate distributions: normal, multinomial and poisson distribution. Linear combinations of normal variables. Analysis of variance and covariance. Regression analysis extensions: heteroscedasticity, serial correlation and lag structures. Applications of matrices, differentiation and integration in the economic and management sciences. Evaluation of simple economic models. Identification, use, evaluation and interpretation of statistical computer packages and statistical techniques.

Module credits 25.00
Service modules Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prerequisites STK 210, STK 220
Contact time 3 lectures per week, 1 practical per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Statistics
Period of presentation Semester 1

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