MMD1110 Introduction to data analysis
Faculty of Business and Economics
MMD1110 Introduction to data analysis is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MMD1110
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MMD1110
No unit lists MMD1110 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in B0601 to undertake this unit.
Overview
This unit introduces you to the fundamental concepts and methods of data analysis, with an emphasis on organising, summarising, and interpreting data for business and management applications. You will develop skills in descriptive statistics, probability, and basic data handling, and will learn to apply Excel for data organisation, visualisation, and simple analysis. By the end of the unit, you will be able to collect and summarise data, calculate and interpret key statistical measures, and perform introductory probability and survey analysis, providing a strong foundation for more advanced statistical techniques in Year 2.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz / Test20%
- Quiz / Test20%
- Project35%
- Written25%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
classify and describe types, sources, and levels of data, and organise them using appropriate tables, charts, and Excel tools
- 2
design a simple questionnaire and conduct a survey to collect and summarise business data using descriptive statistics
- 3
apply basic probability and conditional probability rules to solve simple business-related problems
- 4
interpret and analyse business data through hypothesis testing and regression analysis to support decision-making.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Sheila Chakrabarty
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MMD1110?
MMD1110 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MMD1110 offered?
In 2026, MMD1110 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
Does MMD1110 have an exam?
No. MMD1110 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.