Course Syllabus

Course overview

Statistics helps us make important decisions concerning financial matters, community planning, environmental measures, technology and healthcare. EKS111 Statistics 1a (8 credits) introduces students to methods utilised to compile, present and calculate summary measurements for the description of statistical data. Basic probability calculations are also covered. Additionally, the course includes hypothesis testing, point estimation and interval estimation for one or two populations. 

Please read the study guide to prepare for the course (available upon registration).

Course Coordinator: Ariel Pihl

Semester Representatives: to be decided

Course Administrators: Heléne Larsson, Catherine Granath and Lisa Sutton (ep@handels.gu.se)

Course details

EKS111 Statistics 1a (8 credits) is included in the first semester of the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics. The course is also open to visiting exchange students.

Course dates: 7 December 2026 to 17 January 2027 (quarter 4). Course registration in Ladok opens on 30 November.

Syllabus and reading list EKS111

Schedule EKS111 (preliminary until 14 days prior to course start)

Study Guide EKS111 (available upon registration)

Assessment

The learning outcomes of the course are assessed through a written e-examination. In addition to the compulsory written examination, there are two non-compulsory written assignments.

Dates for non-compulsory written assignments (taken on Canvas)

Exam dates

Please note: Exam registration (sign-up) in Ladok 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 read through this information well before your exam.