ETW2001 Foundations of data analysis and modelling
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETW2001 Foundations of data analysis and modelling is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs ETB1100, ETW1001, FIT1006, ETC1000, SCI1020, ETF1100 or STA1010 and unlocks 10 units, leading on to 48 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ETW2001
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- ETB1100Business statisticsNo reviews yet
- ETW1001Introduction to statistical analysisNo reviews yet
- FIT1006Business information analysisNo reviews yet
- ETC1000Business and economic statisticsNo reviews yet
- SCI1020Introduction to statistical reasoningRated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review
- ETF1100Business statisticsNo reviews yet
- STA1010Statistical methods for scienceNo reviews yet
After ETW2001
10 units list ETW2001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- ETF3231Business forecastingNo reviews yet
- ETF3500High dimensional data analysisNo reviews yet
- ETF5231Business forecastingNo reviews yet
- ETF5500High dimensional data analysisNo reviews yet
- ETF5932Predictive analytics and machine learningNo reviews yet
- ETW2420Survey methods and managerial statisticsNo reviews yet
- ETW2440Business modelling and analytics methodsNo reviews yet
- ETW2500Statistical learningNo reviews yet
Overview
This unit will be a bridging unit for students who intend to major in either Business Analytics or Econometrics. This unit is also a suitable elective for those of you who want to expand your basic knowledge of analytics.
In this unit, you can expect to be further grounded in theory and practice that are invaluable for analysis. The modules covered in this unit include:
(i) Introduction to basic programming for data manipulation and visualisation
(ii) Quantitative analysis using multiple linear regression
(iii) Modelling based on case studies using real data.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
create and design new data wrangling techniques to enhance data quality
- 2
compare and contrast various visualization techniques to select the most effective technique for data exploration
- 3
analyse results of exploratory data analysis (including visualization) to identify possible patterns and relationships among variables
- 4
evaluate and compare different problem-solving techniques for addressing data-oriented problems
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
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 four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ETW2001 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
- MAPPLECO05Additional applied economics unitsApplied economicsNo reviews yet
- BUSANLMJ01Core unitsBusiness analyticsNo reviews yet
- BUSANLYT05MalaysiaBusiness analyticsNo reviews yet
- MECNMTCS06Core unitsEconometrics and business statisticsNo reviews yet
- MECNMTCS07Core unitsEconometrics and business statisticsNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Mogana Darshini Ganggayah
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETW2001?
You need ETB1100, ETW1001, FIT1006, ETC1000, SCI1020, ETF1100 or STA1010 before you enrol.
What can I take after ETW2001?
ETW2001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 10 units, including ETF3231, ETF3500, ETF5231, ETF5500, ETF5932 and ETW2420. Those lead on to 48 units in all.
When is ETW2001 offered?
In 2023, ETW2001 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ETW2001?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETW2001 have an exam?
No. ETW2001 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ETW2001?
ETW2001 is part of Applied economics; Business analytics; and Econometrics and business statistics.