ETF5912 Data analysis in business
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETF5912 Data analysis in business is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ETF1100, ETW1100, ETB1100, ETF5900, FIT1006, ETC1000, ETM5900, SCI1020, ETC5900, ETW1000 or STA1010 and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 7 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 100%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ETF5912
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- ETF1100Business statisticsNo reviews yet
- ETW1100Introduction to business analyticsNo reviews yet
- ETB1100Business statisticsNo reviews yet
- ETF5900Business statisticsNo reviews yet
- FIT1006Business information analysisNo reviews yet
- ETC1000Business and economic statisticsNo reviews yet
- ETM5900Business statisticsNo reviews yet
- SCI1020Introduction to statistical reasoningRated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review
- ETC5900Business statisticsNo reviews yet
- ETW1000Business and economic statisticsNo reviews yet
- STA1010Statistical methods for scienceNo reviews yet
After ETF5912
4 units list ETF5912 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
If you are enrolled in course B6001, there is no prerequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit will introduce statistical concepts and their applications to business sectors of finance, accounting, marketing and management. Topics covered include: sampling techniques, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing (for both single populations and between populations). The multiple regression models and time series models -- that are very popular in data analysis and forecasting in public sectors and industries -- will be covered in detail in this unit.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment60%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle40%
- Within semester assessment40%
- Examinaton60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
define different sampling techniques and use Excel to generate samples from these techniques
- 2
demonstrate an understanding of the role of inference and hypothesis testing in statistics and their value when applied in financial, marketing and management fields
- 3
conduct hypothesis tests for means and proportions of single populations, identify significant differences between two populations in terms of means, proportions and variances and interpret the value of these techniques in business
- 4
interpret and analyse the results of a regression analysis using a linear model, a model which incorporates dummy variables, or models involving nonlinear terms.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials12 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
Required resources
Black K., Asafu-Adjaye J., Burke P., Khan N., King G., Perera N., Sherwood C., Verma R. and Wasimi S., Australian Business Statistics , edition 3 (2013), John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.
Berenson M.L., Levine D.M., Krehbiel T.C., Watson J., Jayne N., Turner L.W. and O’Brien M., Basic Business Statistics , Concepts and Applications, (2009), Pearson, Australia.
Selvanathan A., Selvanathan S., Keller G. and Warrack B., Australian Business Statistics, edition 4 (2006), Thomson, full version.
Where it fits
ETF5912 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Wei Wei
- Dr Hsein Kew
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETF5912?
You need ETF1100, ETW1100, ETB1100, ETF5900, FIT1006, ETC1000, ETM5900, SCI1020, ETC5900, ETW1000 or STA1010 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ETF5912?
ETF5912 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including ETF3300, ETF5231, ETF5330 and ETF5500. Those lead on to 7 units in all.
When is ETF5912 offered?
In 2020, ETF5912 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ETF5912?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETF5912 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 100% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ETF5912?
ETF5912 is part of Financial and risk management.