Probability I - ECO00011C
- Department: Economics and Related Studies
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: C
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
Probability I introduces students to some basic ideas in probability and applications in economics
Module learning outcomes
On completion of Probability I, students will be provided with a foundation framework for inferential statistics, studied in Statistics I
Students will be familiar with:
- The basic tools required to develop and understand Probability ideas and problems
- Conditional probability
- Some examples of how the probabilistic framework is relevant for economics and finance
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Module feedback
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Indicative reading
Miller, I. & Miller, M. (2013). John E. Freunds Mathematical Statistics with Applications. 8th ed. Pearson Prentice-Hall.
Spiegel, M R., Srinivasan, A. and Schiller, J J. (2000). Schaums Outline of Theory and Problems of Probability and Statistics. 2nd ed. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 00 71350047.