ECON205 STATISTICS FOR ECONOMISTS I
| Course Code: | 3110205 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Economics |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr NİL İPEK ŞİRİKÇİ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn:
- basic concepts used in probability analysis
- use of discrete and continuous random variables
- basics of multivariate probability distributions
- finding the probability distribution of a function of random variables
Course Content
This course deals with frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variability, basic theorems of probability, independent and joint events, conditional probability, discrete probability distributions, normal distributions, sampling distributions and sample drawing techniques.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
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Calculate the probability of an event and conditional probability and the independence of events
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use the probability distribution for discrete and continuous random variables
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evaluate multivariable probability distributions
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finding the probability distribution of a function of random variables
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Use and develop skillfully economic concepts and theories, analyse economic behaviour and events by conceptualizing and evaluating via scientific methods (Has skills regarding theory and analysis) | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Evaluate how economic policies affect economic performance and how economic interest, relationship and interaction affect policy decisions (Knowledgeable about economic policies) | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Design and carry out studies regarding data collection, analysis and evaluation, that can be used in decision processes at every level (individual, firm, government, etc.)(Knowledgeable about quantitative and qualitative methods) | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Evaluate systematically and compare economic knowledge, phenomena and methodology; Develop critical, creative/innovative approaches to these (Critical, creative, innovative) | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Understand current economic phenomena and relevant political developments using information and data from various resources and provide multifaceted explanations (Concerned about current events) | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Follow developments in economic theory and methods; Be open to continuous learning (Open to continuous learning) | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Have skills to work independently and in a team (Individual and teamwork) | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Approach critically to economic and societal events and problems while being sensitive to social problems; Produce solutions to these problems by scientific approach; Share own thoughts (Sensitive to social problems) | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Communicate clearly, effectively and fluently (in English and Turkish) verbally and in writing, utilizing new technologies (Has effective communication skills) | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution