Statistics

Academic year: 2007-2008 Course code module FLW0002800 Credits: 5 Study load (hours) 140 Theory (hours): 45,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Eduard Borghers Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: semester exam in June Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties No specific prerequisites. *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) To understand and interpret the basic elements of descripive statistics in a correct way. A general introduction into descriptive statistics. A non-mathematical approach. Frequent use of graphic presentations. The focus is on insight and certainly not on memorising formulas. 3. Course content Variables and measuring scales, grouped and non-grouped data, graphic presentation of data, central tendency, dispersion, symmetry, curve, concentration and interdependance. At the beginning of the course more detailed information will be given about content, learning method and assessment method. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Exercise sessions Personal work: Assignments - individual 5. Assessment method Exam: Open book 6. Compulsory reading – study material syllabus, exercise book and computer software. 7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 10/12/2008 10:40 hanna.goossens