ETB1100 Business statistics
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETB1100 Business statistics is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 23 units, leading on to 99 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ETB1100
Prohibitions
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After ETB1100
23 units list ETB1100 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Overview
Introduction to spreadsheeting. Descriptive statistics. Elementary probability. Discrete and continuous probability distributions. Statistical inference. Simple linear regression and correlation. Forecasting and time series. Index numbers.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment60%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
interpret business data using descriptive statistics techniques, including the use of spreadsheet functions
- 2
apply simple concepts of probability and probability distributions to problems in business decision-making
- 3
describe the role of statistical inference and applying inference methods to single population means
- 4
evaluate relationships between variables for business decision-making, using the concept of correlation and simple linear regression
- 5
apply suitable statistical techniques for describing and forecasting time series data.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
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.
Learning resources
Technology resources
The only Faculty approved calculators permitted in tests and examinations for all Australian campuses and locations is the HP10bII+ or Casio FX82 (any suffix).
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Geraldine Roberts
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETB1100?
ETB1100 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after ETB1100?
ETB1100 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 23 units, including ECC3860, ETB2111, ETC1010, ETC2410, ETC2420 and ETC2430. Those lead on to 99 units in all.
When is ETB1100 offered?
In 2020, ETB1100 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
How much work is ETB1100?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETB1100 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.