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BUS1100

Quantitative methods for business systems

(IT)

J M Betts

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week + First semester, Clayton + First semester, South Africa + Prohibitions: ECM1020, ECM1640

Synopsis: Introduction to statistical and quantitative methods. The presentation of business and economic data, statistical writing, the use of frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, principles of probability, use of probability distributions, sampling theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, the use of indices, time series analysis and forecasting methods.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 60% + One mid-semester test 25%: and one written assignment 15% + Students must pass the examination in order to pass the subject


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