2M304 Introduction to statistical methods
- Course code2M304
- Number of credits4
- Teaching semester2025 Autumn
- Language of instruction and examinationEnglish
- CampusHamar
- Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Basic concepts
- Distribution, dispersion and variation
- Hypothesis testing and significance
- Type-1-errors and type-2-errors
- Test assumptions
Presentation of data using
- various relevant diagram types
- summary measures
Simple hypothesis testing
- Two sample comparisons
- Correlation analysis
- Cross-tabulation tests
- Presentation of test results
Learning outcome
A student who has completed his or her qualification should have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
The student
- has thorough knowledge of basic concepts of statistics
- has knowledge about some important test assumption
The student
- can present data sets using various diagram types and summary measures
- can perform some simple hypothesis tests and present the test results
The student
- can read statistical presentations in a critical and informed way
- can take part in discussions on the suitability and validity of simple hypothesis tests
Campus based seminars and classroom lessons, practical assignments, short video lessons.
- At least 80 % classroom attendance
- 2-4 practical assignments to be handed in and approved by the teacher, as specified in the term plan
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Practical examination | Passed - not passed | 100% |
Reading list
No reading list available for this course