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On completion of this module, students will understand how to collect the kinds of data used by economists and how to use spreadsheets to analyse these data. Students will also be aware of some of the major problems that can occur when analysing economic data and how to avoid these problems. Students will be in a position to take further modules in statistics and econometrics where they can deepen their knowledge of economic data analysis.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 90 |
Total | 110 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Data analysis with spreadsheets to be done individually. | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 60 |
Group Project: Group work that will involve working with Excel worksheets and preparing a presentation. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
I will place feedback on the assignment on Brightspace, including suggested solutions. I will give feedback on the student presentations in the lecture.
Name | Role |
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Yishan Shi | Tutor |