COMMERCE 7015RES - Business Statistics (M)
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code COMMERCE 7015RES Course Business Statistics (M) Coordinating Unit Adelaide Business School Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 36 hours Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Restricted to Honours, Masters of Philosopy, Masters of Business Research and PhD students only. Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mr Dale Blackmore
Lecturer in Charge Name: Dale Blackmore
Location: Room 13.51, Level 13, 10 Pulteney Street Adelaide South Australia 5000
Telephone: +61 8 8313 0083
Email: dale.blackmore@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Week
Topic
1 Data Collection, Identification and Presentation 2 Describing Data and Test Determination 3 Probability Theory and Application 4 Probability Distributions: Discrete and Continous 5 Data Collection through surveys and Sampling Distribution 6 The Concept of Interval Estimation and Hypothesis Testing and Analysis 7 Analysis of Variance 8 Simple Regression Analysis 9 Multivariate Regression Analysis 10 Multivariate Regression Analysis 11 Chi-Square and other Non-Parametric Analysis 12 Test Identification -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain probability theory and probability distributions in relation to general statistical analysis
- Analyse and contrast techniques and biases of quantitative methods within the context they are to be applied
- Evaluate sampling methodologies and their associated analysis.
- Design, evaluate and apply regression analysis
- Critically evaluate statistical results
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 4 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Doane, D.P.& Seward, L. E. (2010). Applied Statistics in Business and Economics (3rd ed.). Sydney: McGraw - Hill Irvin.
ISBN:0073373699
ISBN -13:9780073373690Online Learning
MyUni will be utilised to provide additional interaction between students and staff, especially in the evaluation and discussion of the various techniques identified during class.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Primary content delivery occurs through weekly discussions in class. These discussions are closely linked to and supported by the course text - Applied Statistics in Business and Economics (3rd ed.). Secondary learning modes include an online discussion forum motivated
by questions from the teaching staff and optional consultations with the lecturer in charge.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
While individual time commitments may vary, most students will generally find themselves within the following recommended guidelines:
Weekly class: 2hours per week
Discussion forum: 1 hour per week
Major project: average of 1- 2 hours per week
Self - study: 6 - 8 hours per weekLearning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Weighting Related learning outcome Class test 10% 1-2 Group assignment 50% 1-5 Final exam
Take home paper
40% 1-5 Assessment Detail
Problem Set
A selection of textbook and other exercises designed to allow students to apply the theory and methods discussed in class.Major Project – Case Study with Data Analysis
An “hypothetical” scenario requiring comprehensive implementation of the full range of statistical methods discussed during the course.Final Examination
A timed exercise covering all topics considered in the course.Submission
- All assessment pieces must be submitted on or before the stated due date
- Late submissions will be accepted but will incur a penalty of a 10% grade deduction for each calendar day (or part of a day) late.
- Applications for extension of assessment hand-in may be granted in some circumstances. All such applications must be made in writing to the lecturer in charge.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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