Introduction to Statistics (2cr)

Objectives

Opintojakson tavoite
Opiskelija
- osaa tuottaa, kuvata ja tulkita tilastoja
- tuntee tavallisimmat tilastolliset laskentamenetelmät
- kykenee hyödyntämään tietotekniikan tarjoamia laskennollisia ja
graafisia keinoja tutkimustyössä

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
The student
- is able to produce, describe and interpret statistics
- knows the basic statistical accounting methods
- is able to put on use calculatory and graphic methods information technology offers in research

Course contents
-making a perceptive matrix and entering it into the computer
-essential statistical calculation methods
-use of statistical and graphic programs

Teaching methods
-lectures, calculation exercises and exercises with statistical programme

Assessment methods
examination and participation in lessons and exercises

Prerequisites
-

Required reading
Karjalainen, L. 2000. Tilastomatematiikka. Jyväskylä. Gummerus.

Name of lecturer
Mr Jouko Suihkonen

Year of study
Second academic year

Semester
Autumn period 1

Language of instruction
Finnish