Course syllabus

Overview

EKS112 Statistics 1b (7 credits) 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

Semester Representatives: to be decided

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

Course Details

EKS112 Statistics 1b (7 credits) is included in the third semester of the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics.  the course is also open to visiting exchange students.

Course dates: 31 August to 29 September (quarter 1). Course registration in Ladok opens on 24 August.

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 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.