STATISTICS
 
Lectured in 1st year Bachelor in business studies - Main Subject: Legal Practise
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 RCBMGR01A00006
 
Key words
Statistics, IWETO-code P160 Statistics

Objectives
The STATISTICS course has a supporting role.
Students develop their thinking and reasoning capacity through exercises and learn how to acquire and process information.

Topics
The course has a linear structure, with three sections:
  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
Knowledge:
General and job-related:
  • basic knowledge of statistics and graphs
Skills:
General and job-related:
  • Preparing statistics


Materials used
Course book: ±150 p of photocopies available from the Course Service
Hand-outs (PowerPoint) to be downloaded from the internet

Study costs
Course book at the current Hogeschool Gent rate

Study guidance
It is important to study the lessons immediately and to do the exercises regularly.
Students can always ask questions or may apply for tutoring.

Teaching Methods
Question and answer, guided exercises

Assessment
  • First exam session: 100 % written exam: reasoning questions and exercises
  • Second exam session: 100 % written exam: reasoning questions and exercises
Students registered for the examinations only:
  • First exam session: 100 % written exam: reasoning questions and exercises
  • Second exam session: 100 % written exam: reasoning questions and exercises


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