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Quantitative Methods 1 (ECON10005)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Yong Song: yong.song@unimelb.edu.au
Wasana Karunarathne: lakminik@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Kalvinder Shields: k.shields@unimelb.edu.au
Jenny Williams: jenny.williams@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject covers the core concepts which underpin quantitative decision analysis in the various specialisations within the faculty. It provides a foundation for all second-year quantitative subjects in the commerce degree. The topics covered are drawn from financial mathematics; measures of location and dispersion; probability, random variables and expected values; sampling design; estimation and testing using the normal and t-distribution; and simple regression and correlation. Excel is used to illustrate applications in accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Graph economic data using methods that facilitate analysis.
- Explain concepts relevant for summarising and interpreting data.
- Explain how the concepts of random variables and probability distributions are useful for drawing inferences.
- Explain the concepts of population, samples and sampling distributions.
- Estimate unknown population quantities and test hypotheses about them.
- Conduct simple regression analysis to model the relationship between variables and draw inferences about relationships.
- Apply common analytical techniques relevant for financial decision making.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- High level of development: problem solving; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
- Moderate level of development: oral communication; written communication; critical thinking; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
- Some level of development: collaborative learning; team work.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A study score of at least 25 in English (any) or equivalent and Mathematical Methods in VCE Units 3/4 or equivalent
OR
Admission into the B-COM Bachelor of Commerce
OR
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST10012 | Introduction to Mathematics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20005 | Statistics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10010 | Data Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST10011 | Experimental Design and Data Analysis | No longer available |
Students intending to major in Actuarial Studies should not enrol in this subject.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1 (Individual Assignment)
| Week 4 | 3% |
Mid-semester test
| Week 7 | 10% |
Assignment 2 (Group Assignment)
| Week 10 | 7% |
Weekly online quiz | Throughout the semester | 10% |
Tutorial attendance | Throughout the semester | 10% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinators Wasana Karunarathne and Yong Song Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Yong Song: yong.song@unimelb.edu.au
Wasana Karunarathne: lakminik@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinators K Shields and Jenny Williams Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Kalvinder Shields: k.shields@unimelb.edu.au
Jenny Williams: jenny.williams@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Economics Breadth Track Quantitative Methods in Economics - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
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Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024