Applied Statistics for Business

Unit code: BEO2255 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
BEO1106 - Business Statistics; or
BEO1000 - Business Data Analytics and Visualisation
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

The focus of this unit is to expose students to statistical techniques that are specific to the areas of business, economics and finance. Students will develop an understanding and ability to use these techniques across a range of empirical problems. The application of such techniques will involve collection of relevant data, the use of Excel and the interpretation and use of outputs.

Topics include sampling methods and estimation of point and confidence intervals; hypothesis tests; non-parametric tests; analysis of variance; Chi-square tests; multiple regression and residual analysis; discriminant analysis and factor analysis.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Formulate and justify an appropriate sampling method to obtain information from a target population;
  2. Adopt appropriate statistical estimation methods and tests in analysing business problems;
  3. Analyse business related data using appropriate Excel functionalities to provide specific recommendations to real-world business problems;
  4. Derive statistical models using statistical findings and make use of such findings in writing reports to evaluate alternative policy options and justify recommendations in decision making; and
  5. Exhibit effective interpersonal skills to successfully collaborate with and influence others in teams to achieve group outcomes whilst maintaining responsibility and accountability of own learning and professional practice.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 15%
Online test
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 35%
Analysing data set report (Group): Part 1 15%; Part 2 20%
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 50%
In class test

Other locations

For students studying at Central University of Finance and Economics, Liaoning University
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 15%
Mid-term Test (MCQ)
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 35%
Analysing data set report (Group)
Assessment type: Examination
|
Grade: 50%
Final Examination

Required reading

Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications
Berenson, M.L., Levine, D.M., Szabat, K. A., Watson, J., Jayne, N., & O’Brien, M. (2019).| Melbourne: Pearson Australia.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce (Applied Finance)
LHLC | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 5 years

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