Statistics 133


 
Module code STK 133
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Module content

Data operations and transformations: Introductory concepts, the role of statistics, various types of data and the number system. Concepts underlying hyperbolic transformations of quantitative data. The relationship between the exponential and logarithmic functions in economic and related problems. Systems of equations in equilibrium. Additional concepts relating to data processing, factorial notation and absolute values.

Descriptive statistics – Univariate: Sampling and the collection of data, frequency distributions and graphical representations. Descriptive measures of location and dispersion. Correlation and regression: Least squares line, single log, double log and inverse transformations. Report writing and presentation. Identification, use, evaluation and interpretation of statistical computer packages and statistical techniques. 

Module credits 8.00
NQF Level 05
Prerequisites At least 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics in the Grade 12 examination; BCom non-numeric stream students must take WTW 133 concurrently.
Contact time 1 practical per week, 2 tutorials per week, 3 lectures per week, Foundation Course
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Statistics
Period of presentation Semester 1

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