Course syllabus

Overview

The course teaches the basics of how regression analysis can be used to analyse the relationships between two or more variables in order to describe, draw conclusions about causation, and make predictions. The course focuses on practically applicable skills, on practice through computer analysis of real data materials, and on understanding the limitations of statistical methods.

The course builds on basic statistical knowledge. Students are strongly recommended to review the concepts and principles covered in the course EKS111 Statistics 1a.

Course Coordinator: Björn Tyrefors

Student Course Representatives: to be decided. You can contact the student representative by using the messaging function in Canvas. For alternative means of contact and further information, see the course evaluation and development page.

Course Administrator: Lisa Sutton (be@handels.gu.se)

Course Details

EKS112 is a 7 credits course offered in the first cycle (bachelor's level) and is included at the third semester of the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics. It is not offered as a single subject course. EKS112 is a full time course, lectured in English.

Course dates: 2 September - 1 October

Course registration in LadokLinks to an external site. opens 26 August. Registration is required for programme students and students on freestanding course. Please register for the course as soon as possible.

Syllabus and reading list EKS112

Schedule EKS112 (preliminary until 14 days prior to course start)

Study guide EKS112 (available upon registration)

Assessment

The learning outcomes are assessed via an individual written exam.

Exam dates 

Please note: Exam registration (sign up) in LadokLinks to an external site. is required for all exams. The registration deadline is 10 days prior to each exam date. You can find information regarding start time and location of the exam under the tab Examinations (Examinationstillfällen) on Ladok.  

The Student Portal has comprehensive information about exams in the university's examination halls. Please note that you, as a student, are responsible for complying with the rules for written examinations at the University of Gothenburg. It is therefore important that you read through this information well before your exam.

Some aspects of undertaking an e-examination are different from those of writing a paper-based exam. For example, a brought computer must meet specific system requirements, be able to connect to the eduroam network and have the Safe Exam Browser client installed. All necessary information can be found at the Student Portal. If you want to borrow a computer, it must be reserved in the TimeEdit systemLinks to an external site. no later than five working days prior to the exam.