Credits: 6
Schedule: 07.01.2020 - 18.02.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Tuukka Saarimaa
Matti Sarvimäki
Otto Toivanen
Teaching Period (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
III Spring (2019-2020)
Learning Outcomes (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
After this course, the student will have a basic understanding of the use of statistical methods in the analysis of economic phenomena.
Content (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Measuring economic phenomena. Summarizing economic data using descriptive statistics: mean, median, covariance, histogram. The use of actual economic data: register data, public databases, big data. Understanding statistical dependence and causality.
Assessment Methods and Criteria (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Final examination and exercises.
Workload (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
In total 160h, consisting of lectures and exercise sessions and independent work.
Study Material (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Lecture notes and other suitable material.
Prerequisites (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
No prerequisites
Grading Scale (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
0-5
Registration for Courses (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
via WebOodi
Further Information (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
This course is available only for students studying in the Bachelor's programme in Economics. Maximum number of students is 40.
- Teacher: Tuukka Saarimaa
- Teacher: Matti Sarvimäki
- Teacher: Otto Toivanen