Statistics for Economists

Education facts

Code: GNA2RY

The course content presents an understanding of the basic statistical methods that are applied in the fields of business administration and economics. The content includes how various forms of data collection and analysis are carried out and presented. The focus is on graphic and numerical descriptive methods, basic probability theory, discrete and continuous probability distributions, sample distributions, point estimates and confidence intervals as well as parametric hypothesis testing. Analysis also includes relationships between variables, correlation, and simple linear regression. Statistical analyses are performed using relevant software. The results obtained are interpreted and presented in written form.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements + Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C, Social Sciences 1b or 1a1+1a2, English 6. Or: Mathematics Further level 1b or Mathematics Further level 1c, Social Sciences level 1b or level 1a1 + 1a, English level 2

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Statistics for Economists

  Dalarna University

  Borlänge

  Start date: 30 August 2027

  End date: 7 November 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %