Intermediate Statistics

Studiegidsnummer

6012B0319Y

Studielast

6 (168 hours)

Voertaal

English

Periode(n)

Sem. 1	Sem. 2

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Onderwijsinstituut

College of Economics and Business

Docent(en)

drs. L.P. Seelen (coördinator)

Inlichtingen

drs. L.P. Seelen
Valckenierstraat 65/67 kamer JK2.25
+31 20 5255375

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At the end of this course, the students are able to:

to correctly perform techniques from the theory of estimation and hypothesis testing when comparing two populations in independent and matched pairs situations (both parametric and nonparametric);
to choose, given a specific research question, the correct statistical technique of analysis in the above situations. This includes testing the specific requirements of the techniques (for example about the form of a population distribution, or whether equal variances may be assumed);
to perform chi-squared tests (goodness-of-fit and contingency tables);
to understand basic theory in simple and multiple linear regression: to calculate estimates of the coefficients in simple linear regression models, to correctly perform tests about (a combination of) the coefficients or about the overall fit in multiple regression models, to predict the value of the dependent variable (with its limitations), to include categorical variables as independent variables;
to check for the necessary requirements when using linear regression (regression diagnostics);
to correctly interpret SPSS output of the statistical analyses in situations as mentioned above, both for drawing conclusions as for diagnostic purposes.

Inhoud

the theory will be discussed during twelve lectures, illustrated by many examples;
by means of the notes, the reader and the textbook students are asked to prepare a collection of exercises before each of the weekly tutorials. These exercises test the proper understanding and application of all relevant concepts;
during the tutorials the exercises are discussed in detail with special attention to choosing the proper analysis method;
during the tutorials additional exercises can be made available, which will be studied in class.

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Werkvorm

Two two-hour lectures and one two-hour tutorial class per week.

Onderwijstijden

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Studiemateriaal

Keller, G. (2008). Managerial Statistics. South Western,8th edition, ISBN 978-0-324-56955-1. (c. €75). The 9th edition can be used as well (ISBN 978-1-111-53463-9 or 1-111-53463-2);
reader Voortgezette Statistiek / Intermediate Statistics;
readerFormulas and Tables.

Toetsvorm

The examination consists of two parts:

a two-hour midterm exam, organised in week 4, with multiple choice questions. The result of this test will account for 30% of the final mark;
an end of term exam, organised in week 8, will be a 2½ hour written examination consisting of open questions. The result of this second test will account for 70% of the final grade;
If the exam mark is below 5.0, the final grade is equal to the exam mark.

In the case of a resit, the full course matter will be tested through a written exam; results obtained for the midterm exam do not count for the final grade of the resit. The resit (2½ hour) will consist of open questions.

Toetsdata

Please go to http://rooster.uva.nl and http://www.student.uva.nl/feb-academicyear.