units

ETC3500

Faculty of Business and Economics

18 September 2017 18 November 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Business and Economics
Organisational UnitDepartment of Econometrics and Business Statistics
OfferedClayton Second semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Anastasios Panagiotelis

Synopsis

Introduction to multivariate statistical techniques for the analysis of survey data and models to analyse the discrete choice behaviour of individuals. Topics include multivariate analysis of variance, principal components analysis, factor analysis, correspondence analysis and models of discrete choice behaviour. Statistical software and case studies will be utilised during this subject and students will apply the techniques to a variety of practical problems.

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

  1. examine exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modelling
  2. explain how multiple regression and multivariate analysis of covariance can be used to analyse survey data
  3. examine the use and importance of logistic regression in discrete-choice modelling studies
  4. critically analyse the role of cluster analysis and multidimensional scaling and correspondence analysis in understanding multivariate data
  5. apply a statistical package (SPSS) to a range of data.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 40%
Examination: 60%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Chief examiner(s)

Dr Anastasios Panagiotelis

Prerequisites

Students must have passed ECC2410, ETC2410, ETC2500, ETC3440 or MKC2500 before undertaking this unit

Prohibitions

MKC3500, ETF3500, MKF3500, ETC4350