University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

ECON 1008OUA - Data Analytics I

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4236
Campus: Open Universities Australia
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Restriction: Available only to University of Adelaide Open Universities Australia students/Not suitable for students enrolled in BEc(Adv) program
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Quota: A quota may apply
Incompatible: ECON 1008, ECON 1011, WINEMKTG 1015EX, STATS 1000, STATS 1004, STATS 1005, STATS 1504
Assessment: Typically, tutorial participation and/or exercises, assignments, tests and final exam
Syllabus:

In today's world, good decision making relies on data and data analysis. This course helps students develop the understanding that they will need to make informed decisions using data and to communicate the results effectively. The course is an introduction to the essential concepts, tools and methods of statistics for students in business, economics and similar disciplines, though these tools are also useful in many other real-world settings. The focus is on concepts, reasoning, interpretation, and thinking that build upon computation, formulae and theory. Students will be required to clearly and effectively communicate and visualize their ideas, analyses, and results. The course covers two main branches of statistical data analysis: descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics includes data collection, exploration, and interpretation through numerical and graphical techniques such as charts and visual representations. Inferential statistics includes the selection and application of correct and suitable statistical techniques in order to make estimates or test claims about data based on a sample. By the end of this course, students should understand and know how to use statistics in real-world settings. Students will also develop some understanding of the limitations and misuse of statistical inference as well as the ethics of data analysis and statistics.

Course Fees

Tuition fees for students undertaking this course are charged by Open Universities Australia.


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4236 Mon 06/06/2022 Thu 09/06/2022 Fri 22/07/2022 Wed 17/08/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
33356 01OU 100 100 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.