STATISTICS
 
Lectured in 1st year Bachelor in business studies - Main Subject: Financing and Insurance
Theory [A] 12.5
Exercises [B] 12.5
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 75
Studypoints [E] 3
Level introductory
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Dirk VERMEULEN
Reference RCBMGF01A00006
 
Key words
Statistics, IWETO-code, P160

Objectives
The subject STATISTICS plays a supporting role.
By doing exercises students' ability to think and reason is developed and the students are taught to acquire and assimilate information.

Topics
The course consists of three parts :
1. basic concepts, collecting information, sampling techniques
2. classifying and presenting data by means of tables and graphs
3. determining statistic indicators:
  • parameters of central trends
  • dispersion parameters


Prerequisites
Elementary arithmetical operations.

Final Objectives
Professional knowledge: basic knowledge of statistics and graphs.
Professional skills: Making statistics.

Materials used
Syllabus: about 150 copies, available at service of courses
Hand-outs (PowerPoint) may be downloaded from internet

Study costs
Syllabus: at the unit price determined by Hogeschool rules

Study guidance
It is important to study the lessons regularly and to make a lot of exercises.
Students can always ask questions or may make use of special tutoring at the student counselling service.

Teaching Methods
Question and answer, guided exercises.

Assessment
First exam session:
  • 100% written exam: reflective questions and exercises
Second exam session:
  • 100% written exam: reflective questions and exercises
Students only registered for taking exams:
  • First exam session: 100% written exam: reflective questions and exercises
  • Second exam session: 100% written exam: reflective questions and exercises


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