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The document provides information about the Descriptive Statistics subject taught at the Faculty of Computer Science and Management. It includes 3 key points: 1) The subject aims to teach students the fundamentals of probability theory and common methods for describing statistical data. Students will learn to carry out statistical analysis and appreciate probabilistic models. 2) The subject involves 30 hours of lectures and 15 hours of classes, for a total student workload of 120 hours. Students will be assessed through examinations, coursework, and tests. 3) The subject covers topics like univariate and multivariate distributions, measures of centrality and dispersion, interval estimation, and the central limit theorem. Students will analyze real-world data and construct probabilistic models.

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Examination Crediting With Grade: Delete As Applicable

The document provides information about the Descriptive Statistics subject taught at the Faculty of Computer Science and Management. It includes 3 key points: 1) The subject aims to teach students the fundamentals of probability theory and common methods for describing statistical data. Students will learn to carry out statistical analysis and appreciate probabilistic models. 2) The subject involves 30 hours of lectures and 15 hours of classes, for a total student workload of 120 hours. Students will be assessed through examinations, coursework, and tests. 3) The subject covers topics like univariate and multivariate distributions, measures of centrality and dispersion, interval estimation, and the central limit theorem. Students will analyze real-world data and construct probabilistic models.

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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT

SUBJECT CARD
Name in Polish : Statystyka Opisowa
Name in English : Descriptive Statistics
Main field of study (if applicable): Management
Specialization (if applicable): Organizational Management
Level and form of studies: 1st level, full-time
Kind of subject: obligatory
Subject code MAZ1130
Group of courses NO

Lecture Classes Laboratory Project Seminar


Number of hours of
organized classes in 30 15
University (ZZU)
Number of hours of
total student workload 120 60
(CNPS)
Form of crediting Examination
crediting with
grade
For group of courses
mark (X) final course
Number of ECTS points 4 2
including number of
ECTS points for practical 2
(P) classes
including number of
ECTS points for direct
teacher-student contact
1 0.5
(BK) classes
*delete as applicable

PREREQUISITES RELATING TO KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER COMPETENCES


1. Knowledge of mathematical analysis: extremes of functions, differential and integral calculus
with one or several variables.
2. Knowledge of basic matrix algebra.
3. Ability to use computer packages for data management.
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SUBJECT OBJECTIVES
C1 To gain knowledge of the fundamentals of probability theory.
C2 To learn to use common methods of describing data.
C3 To be able to carry out statistical analysis based on empirical data.
C4 Appreciation of the potential of probabilistic models when events have uncertain outcomes.
C5 To understand and apply methods of probabilistic modelling.
SUBJECT EDUCATIONAL EFFECTS
relating to knowledge:
PEK_W01 The student will know the basic tools of descriptive statistics and understand the
fundamental concepts of probability theory.

relating to skills:
PEK_U01 The student will be able to analyze statistical data and interpret the results of such
analysis.
PEK_U02 The student will be able to construct simple probabilistic models useful in the
management process.
PEK_U03 The student will understand the need to consider appropriate probabilistic models in
the analysis of statistical data.

relating to social competences:


PEK_K01 The student will be able to make a critical appraisal of a probabilistic model
describing simple socio-economic processes.

PROGRAMME CONTENT
Form of classes - lecture Number of hours

Lec 1 Probability spaces, univariate random variables, the distribution of a 3


random variable.
Lec 2 The parameters of a univariate random variable 2
Lec 3 Standard probability distributions, the normal distribution 3
Lec 4 Multivariate random variables. Conditional and marginal 2
distributions. Indepent random variables.
Lec 5 Parameters of the distribution of a multivariate random variable. The 2
correlation coefficient. Probabilistic regression
Lec 6 The law of large numbers. The central limit theorem. 2
Lec 7 General population, sample, representative sample, (simple) random 2
sample. Statistical inference. The fundamental concepts of statistics.
Lec 8 Statistical data. Graphical presentation of statistical data. 2
Lec 9 Numerical presentation of statistical data. Measures of centrality, 4
dispersion and asymmetry.
Lec 10 The distribution of the sample mean and sample proportion 2
Lec 11 Estimators of the parameters of a distribution. Method of moments 2
and maximum likelihood method.
Lec 12 Interval estimation 2
Lec 13 The fundamental concepts of statistical testing 2
Total hours 30

Form of classes - class Number of hours


Cl 1 Classical interpretation of probability. Conditional probability. Bayes' 3
theorems. Concept of a random variable and a probability distribution
Cl 2 The parameters of a probability distribution and their interpretation. 1
Cl 3 0-1, binomial and Poisson distributions and their applications. The 2
normal distribution. Calculating probabilities for the normal
distribution.
Cl 4 Multivariate random variables. Correlation coefficient and its 2
interpretation.
Cl 5 The central limit theorem and its applications 2
Cl 6 Graphical presentation of data: histogram, bar charts, empirical 2
distribution, theoretical distribution
Cl 7 Point estimation, interval estimation, applications in economics 1
Cl 8 End of course test 2
Total hours

TEACHING TOOLS USED


N1. Lists of exercises for the problems classes.
N2. Lists of exercises for studying.
N3. Examples of applications in everyday problems, management and economics.
N4. Written test.
N5. Presentation of additional problems and applications.
EVALUATION OF ACHIEVEMENT OF THE COURSE GOALS

Evaluation (F continuous Educational effect Way of evaluating the achievement of course goals
(during the semester), number
C concluding (at the
end of the semester)
F1 PEK_U01 Assessment of a report based on the numerical
and graphical presentation of statistical data in
the second half of the semester.
F2 PEK_U02 Assessment on the basis of solutions to the
additional problems set by the lecturer.
F3 PEK_U03 Assessment on the basis of solutions to problems
solved during the problems classes.
F4 PEK_K01 Assessment of students' ability to independently
apply concepts of probabilistic modelling.
C1 PEK_W01 Written test
C2 PEK_U01 Written test

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LITERATURE


PRIMARY LITERATURE:
[1] Sinaj J. G. Probability theory: an introductory course. Springer-Verlag, Berlin.
[2] Weiers R.M. Introduction to business statistics. Thompson Brooks/Coole, Belmont.
[3] Kvanli A. H., Pavur R. J. and Guynes C. S. Introduction to business statistics: a computer integrated, data analysis
approach. South-Western College Publishing, Cincinnati.

SECONDARY LITERATURE:
[1] Ross S. M. Introduction to probability and statistics for engineers and scientists. Academic press, Burlington.
[2] Lewis M. Applied statistics for economists. Routledge, London.
[3] Wilcox R. R., Boca R. Modern statistics for the social and behavioral sciences: a practical introduction. CRC press, Raton,
Fla.

SUBJECT SUPERVISOR (NAME AND SURNAME, E-MAIL ADDRESS)


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MATRIX OF CORRELATION BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL EFFECTS FOR SUBJECT


Descriptive Statistics
AND EDUCATIONAL EFFECTS FOR MAIN FIELD OF STUDY Management
SPECIALIZATION: Organizational Management

Subject educational effect Correlation between subject Subject Programme Teaching tool
educational effect and educational objectives*** content*** number***
effects defined for main field of study
and specialization (if applicable)**

K1_ZARZ_W23
PEK_W01 (knowledge) C1, C2, C3 Lec1-Lec13 N4, N5
K1_ZARZ_W25
K1_ZARZ_U15, Lec7-Lec13
PEK_U01 (skills) C3, C4, C5
N1, N2, N3, N4
K1_ZARZ_U14 Cl5-Cl8
K1_ZARZ_U15, Lec4-Lec13
PEK_U02 C3, C4, C5 N1, N2, N3, N4
K1_ZARZ_U14 Cl2-Cl8
K1_ZARZ_U15, Lec4-Lec13
PEK_U03 C4, C5 N5
K1_ZARZ_U14 Cl2-Cl8
Lec6-Lec13
PEK_K01 (competences) K1_ZARZ_K06 C4, C5 N5
Cl3-Cl8
** - enter symbols for main-field-of-study/specialization educational effects
*** - from table above

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