ST0058, Statistics for Business and Economics, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-NJ, 2025-04-23
Valid from : Spring semester 2027 (2027-01-18)

Level

First cycle (G1N)

Subject

Statistics

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give basic knowledge in statistics with applications in economics and business and administration. After the course, the student should be able to:

• describe economical data in tables and graphs.
• apply basic statistical principles and probability concepts.
• calculate confidence intervals and perform hypothesis testing.
• explain the meaning of statistical error margin and statistical significance.
• analyse frequency data
• manage and interpret regression and time series models and to make forecasts.
• design a statistical study
• collect data through survey and compile the results in a report.
• use a statistical software package to analyse data.

Content

The course comprises lectures, exercise classes, two compulsory assignments and computer exercises.

Part 1, 5 hp

• descriptive statistics including diagrams, tables and measures of mean and variation.
• basic probability theory and discrete and continuous probability distributions.
• methods for control of statistical uncertainty, e.g. hypothesis testing and confidence intervals.
• analyse of frequency data.

Part 2, 5 hp

• simple and multiple regression analyses.
• introduction to time series analysis.

Part 3, 3 hp

• questionnaire survey, assignment.

Part 4, 2 hp

• regression and time series analysis, assignment

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Part 1 - passed written exam. The written exam will be graded U, 3, 4 or 5. Part 2 - passed written exam. The written exam will be graded U, 3, 4 or 5. Part 3 - passed oral and written presentation in at least one compulsory seminar. Opposition of another group’s work is also a part of the examination. The valid grades for the, written report, oral presentation, opposition, assignments and participation in seminars are U Fail or G Pass. Part 4 - passed oral and written presentation in at least one compulsory seminar. The valid grades for the, written report, oral presentation, assignments and participation in seminars are U Fail or G Pass. To pass the whole course, it’s required that all the exams and the compulsory parts are passed. The grade will be a summary assessment of the results of the examinations of all four parts. The final grade will be given after all the compulsory parts are passed.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Energy and Technology

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Politices kandidat - hållbar utveckling
• Business and Economics - Sustainable Development (BSc)
• Forest Business Management (BSc)
• Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Economics and Business Administration
• Agricultural Business and Economics

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Part 1	5.0	0202
Part 2	5.0	0203
Part 3	3.0	0204
Part 4	2.0	0205

The Course Replaces

ST0057