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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Business Statistics
Module Code	MT218
School	DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Gerry Conyngham Semester 2: Gerry Conyngham Autumn: Gerry Conyngham
Module Teacher	Gerry Conyngham
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To give the student the necessary skills - to analyse efficiently a business dataset - to interpret the output of a statistical analysis. In addition the course aims to give the students an insight into the role of statistical techniques in a business environment.

Learning Outcomes

1. 1. differentiate between different types of measurement
2. 2. use descriptive statistical techniques to summarise a business data set
3. 3. utilise statistical techniques to calculate probabilities
4. 4. explain the nature of sample error and calculate this error for a number of sample parameters
5. 5. choose the appropriate statistical techniques for testing market research hypotheses
6. 6. use SPSS and MS EXCEL for analysing data and generating statistical reports
7. 7. interpret statistical output and effectively present the results of this output

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Lab	4	SPSS / MS EXCEL Classes
Directed learning	18	Tutorial Sheets
Directed learning	10	Using SPSS - Working with package using notes, case studies and other
Independent learning time	5	Using MS EXCEL statistical functions
Independent learning time	30	Studying Notes and Other Materials
Assignment	10	Assignment 2
Assignment	20	Assignmnet 1
Total Workload: 121

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Group assignment to analyse and present the reults of astatistical analysis of a Business Dataset. This will include the use of SPSS and MS Excel.	20%	Week 12
Assignment	Individual class assignments	10%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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