Bachelor
2023/2024
Mathematics and Statistics
Type:
Compulsory course (International Program 'International Relations and Global Studies')
Area of studies:
International Relations
Delivered by:
Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs
When:
1 year, 4 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
4
Contact hours:
20
Course Syllabus
Abstract
Mathematics is an important part of the bachelor stage in education of the future political scientists. It has to give students skills for implementation of the mathematical knowledge and expertise. Special attention is paid to interpretation of tables and results and finding the appropriate way to approach statistical problems. The successful completion of the course is absolutely crucial for understanding of the Data Culture course which proceeds after the Calculus and Statistics course.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge in the field of calculus and linear algebra
- Acquire knowledge in the field of statistics
- Be able to analyze simulated and real situations in the world affairs
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Be able to compute the probability of an intersection and a union, define statistically independent events and apply Bayes theorem.
- Be able to graphically analyze data using box-and-whiskers plots
- Know how to calculate variance and standard deviation for population and samples
- Be able to distinguish between different types of data. Recognize and avoid misleading data representation
- Know how to calculate mean, median and mode for population and samples
- Know the basic definitions of a random experiment and probability and postulates of probability theory. Be able to recognize and avoid common probabilistic mistakes.
Course Contents
- 1. Measures of central tendency
- 2. Measures of central tendency (continued)
- 3. Grouped data and histograms
- 4. Probability
- 5. Probability (continued)
- 6. Main concepts of statistics
- 7. Continuous random variables and probability distributions.
- 8. Sampling and confidence interval estimation
Assessment Elements
- Exam test
- Midterm testweight: 0.25 of the final grade
- Lab workweight: 0.2 of the grade
- Home assignmentweight: 0.15 of the final grade
Interim Assessment
- 2023/2024 4th module0.4 * Exam test + 0.15 * Home assignment + 0.2 * Lab work + 0.25 * Midterm test
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Complete business statistics, Aczel, A.D., 1996
- Introductory statistics for business and economics, Wonnacott, T. H., 1990
- New Cambridge Statistical Tables : second edition, Lindley, D. V., 1999
- Statistics for business and economics, Newbold, P., 2013
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Introduction to mathematical statistics, Hogg, R. V., 2014