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 2023 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs ETW2001.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 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 2023 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 2023
| 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 basic concepts and principles in planning and the conduct of sample surveys
- 2
use different statistical inference paradigm (e.g., design-based estimation) in analyzing survey data
- 3
develop models using survey data for application in business, industry, and the public sector
- 4
integrate survey methods into the process of statistical analysis as one possible data collection strategy.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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 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.
Where it fits
ETW2420 is part of 1 area of study in the 2023 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 2023, 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.