Unit name | Data Analytics |
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Unit code | EFIMM0104 |
Credit points | 15 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Crespo |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Economics |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The aim of this unit is to teach some basic statistic and econometric methods in the context of real-world empirical problems. The first part of the course concentrates on basic statistical techniques which are required for the study of econometrics in the second part of the course. Although a number of key theoretical concepts are introduced, the emphasis is on applying statistical and econometric techniques to real-world problems in economics, finance and management.
Unit aims:
(1) To give students an understanding of basic concepts in statistics, which are used in economic and financial theory and form a foundation of econometrics.
(2) To teach econometrics to students whose primarily interest is not in econometrics, but to apply econometric techniques to real-world empirical problems. The unit will enable students to use these techniques in their dissertation and to have a general understanding of published econometric results.
At the end of the course a successful student will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions such as online teaching for large and small group, face-to-face small group classes (where possible) and interactive learning activities
Coursework (85%) and MCQ Test (15%).
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How much time the unit requires
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of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
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Assessment
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assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
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