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Statistics 121


 
Module code STK 121
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Module content

Students can only get credit for one of the following two modules: STK 120 or STK 121.
Analysis of variance, categorical data analysis, distribution-free methods, curve fitting, regression and correlation, the analysis of time series and indices. Statistical and economic applications of quantitative techniques: Systems of linear equations: solving and application. Optimisation, linear functions, non-linear functions. Marginal and total functions. Stochastic and deterministic variables in statistical and economic context: producers' and consumers' surplus. Supporting mathematical concepts. Statistical concepts are illustrated using simulation within a data science framework.
This is a terminating module. 
Module credits 13.00
NQF Level 05
Service modules Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prerequisites STK 133 and STK 143 or WST 133 and WST 143 or both STK 113 GS and STK 123 GS
Contact time 1 practical per week, 1 tutorial per week, 3 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Statistics
Period of presentation Semester 1
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