ETW2420 Survey methods and managerial statistics
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETW2420 Survey methods and managerial statistics is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs ETW2001.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ETW2420
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- ETW2001Foundations of data analysis and modelling
After ETW2420
No unit lists ETW2420 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Overview
Introduction to sample survey methods, quality management and statistical techniques for survey data used in business, industry and the public sector. Topics covered include the planning and execution of a survey, sampling methods, quality management and sampling, the design of experiments, analysis of variance and analysis of 'ranked data'.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment60%
- Examination40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand how to conduct a survey, including planning, execution and cost-benefit analysis
- 2
apply concepts of probability and probability distribution to problems associated to survey data
- 3
describe the role of statistical inference for survey data and applying inference methods to population mean, variance (bound), proportion, and totals
- 4
use statistical inference methods to determine the optimal sample size for a survey;
- 5
analyse survey data using experimental design techniques and analysis of variance methods (both for unranked and ranked data)
- 6
apply statistical quality control methods and survey techniques for data used in business, industry and the public sector, including Six Sigma methodologies
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 three/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
ETW2420 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Mohammad Sharif Karimi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETW2420?
You need ETW2001 before you enrol.
When is ETW2420 offered?
In 2022, ETW2420 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ETW2420?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETW2420 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include ETW2420?
ETW2420 is part of Econometrics and business statistics.