School Of Computing, Engineering And MathematicsStatistics for Business (UWSC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700007.3
Discipline: STATISTICS
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
HSC Mathematics/Mathematics Extension 1 is desirable.
Equivalent Units
200032 - Statistics for Business
Incompatible Units
200192 - Statistics for Science, 200052 - Introduction to Economic Methods, 200182 - Quantitative Techniques, 200263 - Biometry
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at UWS College.
About this Unit
This unit introduces the basic concepts and techniques of statistics that are particularly relevant to problem solving in business. It also provides a sound base for more advanced study in statistics and forecasting in subsequent sessions. Topics include: presentation of data; descriptive statistics; the role of uncertainty in business decision making; hypothesis testing; and basic forecasting.