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School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


MN10077: Quantitative methods and data analysis

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 50%, EX 50%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take MA10095 or take MN10004
This unit is not available to visiting/exchange students.
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To introduce students to the principles of data analysis with particular reference to business applications.

Learning Outcomes:
Students should be able to search for and download data from the web; convert raw data into index numbers or percentages; classify data by level (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio); identify dependent and independent variables; and carry out parametric statistical tests. They should also be able to carry out elementary project appraisal techniques such as simple Decision Trees and Discounted Cash Flow analysis.
They should be able to use relevant software applications: e.g. spreadsheets and databases, at a "power user" level.

Skills:
Intellectual: identify the correct technique required to solve data analysis problems. Taught and assessed.
Professional: apply statistical techniques to business problems. Taught and assessed. Key skills:
* use and understanding of numerical data. Taught and assessed.
* use of Information Technology: Taught, facilitated and assessed.

Content:
Collection and presentation of data; descriptive statistics; inferential statistics including correlation and regression; index numbers; time series; elementary probability; decision trees. Computer applications which are useful for data analysis in a business and academic context.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

MN10077 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UXXX-AYB05 : BSc (hons) International Management and Modern Languages (French) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 1
  • UXXX-AYB04 : BSc (hons) International Management and Modern Languages (German) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 1
  • UXXX-AYB06 : BSc (hons) International Management and Modern Languages (Spanish) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 1

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.