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Applied Statistics
Business & Economics Program
Cape Town, South Africa
Dates: 7/8/22 - 11/16/22
Applied Statistics
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Cape Town
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Primary Subject Area: Business
Instruction in: English
Course Code: STA2020S
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 5
Prerequisites: STA1000S or STA1006S or STA1007S and DP for MAM1000W or MAM1005H or MAM1004F or MAM1010F/S or MAM1020F/S. Concurrent registration for MAM1000W or MAM1005H or MAM1010F/S or MAM1020F/S if not already passed.
DESCRIPTION
This is designed to extend the student?s basic knowledge, acquired in STA1000F/S. The emphasis of the course is on applying statistical methods and modelling techniques to data rather than focusing on the mathematical rigor underpinning these methods. Topics covered include: Analysis of variance and experimental design; revision and extension of simple linear regression; multiple regression; time series analysis; and non-parametric statistics. Students will continue to analyse data using Excel.
DP requirements: At least 35% for class record and at least 50% for Excel test.
Assessment: Class record counts 40%. One 3-hour examination counts 60%.
The University of Cape Town awards credits based on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) to determine course and contact hour recommendations per course. 1 NQF credit represents roughly 10 notional hours of work which includes study time, assignments and examinations. Notional hours may very per courses depending on the course level and modality therefore, CEA recommends using NQF credits as a basis to determine U.S. equivalencies (1 NQF=.222 semester credits)
DP requirements: At least 35% for class record and at least 50% for Excel test.
Assessment: Class record counts 40%. One 3-hour examination counts 60%.
The University of Cape Town awards credits based on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) to determine course and contact hour recommendations per course. 1 NQF credit represents roughly 10 notional hours of work which includes study time, assignments and examinations. Notional hours may very per courses depending on the course level and modality therefore, CEA recommends using NQF credits as a basis to determine U.S. equivalencies (1 NQF=.222 semester credits)