STATISTICS
 
Lectured in 1st year Bachelor in business studies - Main Subject: Environmental Management
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 RCBMGI01A00006
 
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 the service for courses
Handouts (PowerPoint) may be downloaded from the Internet.

Study costs
Syllabus: copies at the unit price determined under Hogeschool rules

Study guidance
It is important to study the lessons and to do as much exercises as possible.
Students can always ask questions or may make use of special tutoring.

Teaching Methods
Question and answer, guided exercises.

Assessment
  • First exam session: 100% written exam: questions of thinking and exercises
  • Second exam session: 100% written exam: questions of thinking and exercises
Students only enrolled for taking the exams:
  • First exam session: 100% written exam: questions of thinking and exercises
  • Second exam session: 100% written exam: questions of thinking and exercises


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