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BUSS4931: Advanced Business Statistics
2024 unit information
This unit aims to provide a thorough and rigorous coverage of some of the statistical theory underpinning modern estimation methods in Business Statistics. Development of the material is rigorous, and comparisons are drawn between different approaches to estimation and inference. The theory is complemented with relevant business examples allowing students to gain a deep understanding of the models and the ability to tailor them to various business applications.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business Analytics
| Code | BUSS4931 |
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| Academic unit | Business Analytics |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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Students must meet the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Advanced Coursework), including completion of a pass undergraduate degree and a major in Business Analytics (including QBUS3600) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Students are assumed to be familiar with statistical modelling, Optimisation and Machine Learning |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Identify the advanced statistical methods required to model business data and explain their advantages and disadvantages
- LO2. Successfully choose the most appropriate and relevant statistical tools for solving the business analytic problem of interest
- LO3. Accurately identify and communicate the positives as well as the limitations of a range of analytical methods
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