Course - Statistics for Economists - SØK1004
SØK1004 - Statistics for Economists
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
Course content
Data is required to quantify economic relationships and statistical models are used to draw information from data which is characterized by uncertainty and variation. This course covers methods used to analyze such data and include the calculation of probability, model estimation and hypothesis testing.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
You learn
- probability theory, variation, and uncertainty
- descriptive statistics, central tendency, and distribution
- common probability distributions, as the normal distribution and the binominal distribution
- to formulate hypotheses and to test whether a hypothesis can be rejected
- regression analysis
- what a statistical model is, how statistical conclusion can be made, and how the uncertainty in such conclusions can be characterized
Skills
You should be able to
- formulate a probability model based on a verbally unstructured question
- recognize which, among the most common probability distributions, that is applicable in a given situation
- perform testing of hypotheses
- do elementary statistical and econometric analyses on real data
Learning methods and activities
2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of practical assignments every week. The course has compulsory activity. Specific requirements will be announced at the beginning of the term.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved term paper(s)/exercise(s). Number and requirements will be given at the start of the semester
Recommended previous knowledge
SØK1001
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVSØ211 | 7.5 | ||
| ST1101 | 1.5 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| ST1201 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| ST0202 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
| SØK2900 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
| MET1002 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2019 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Social Science
- Economics
- Social Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2023-12-15 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 42 SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 59 SL515 Sluppenvegen 14 6 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C 2024-05-22 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 26
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"