BEX6500 Statistical inference
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX6500 Statistical inference is a level 6, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 48 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BEX6500
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BEX6500
1 unit list BEX6500 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course 0029 or 3194 to undertake this unit.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to probability theory and statistical inference for graduate studies in econometrics and business statistics and related fields. It is intended to prepare research students for a range of other units in econometrics and business statistics. The first part will cover basic probability theory and the second half will be concerned with aspects of statistical inference. Some prior exposure to the topics to at least the advanced undergraduate level will be assumed. This unit is designed for PhD students who intend to write a thesis in econometrics or business statistics. It is not intended for PhD students in other disciplines who need to learn some basic quantitative techniques for the empirical section of their dissertations, although students from other departments who are interested in more advanced methods may wish to take this unit.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment40%
- Examination60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the essentials of probability theory and statistical inference to be able to read graduate level books and journal articles in econometrics and business statistics
- 2
provide justification to econometric and statistical ideas and to derive results from first principles, including basic definitions, concepts and the chain of arguments on which the econometric and statistical theory is built.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
48 hours per semester of formal class contact.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Learning resources
Technology resources
There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Mervyn Silvapulle
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX6500?
BEX6500 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BEX6500?
BEX6500 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ETX6510.
When is BEX6500 offered?
In 2023, BEX6500 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is BEX6500?
The handbook expects about 48 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX6500 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.