This is an intermediate module in data analysis of economic and finance data. Its overall aim is to give students an understanding of advanced spreadsheet tools and techniques and to develop their data fluency, analytical and transversal skills
Indicative Syllabus
Types of data. Sources of data. Economic classification systems.Data collection and cleaning. Organisation of datasets.Revisiting Excel basics. Data manipulation.Storytelling with data.Working with micro-level data.Data visualisation techniques and presentation of data.Undertaking statistical analysis using Excel. Regression. Forecasting Creating and formatting pivot tables.Reviewing and protecting workbooks
The module take takes a blended and largely collaborative approach to learning through a mixture of laboratory classes, online content and other resources, tutorial support, class discussion and problem-solving. Formative assessment and feedback are an integral part of delivery where students are required to submit regular worksheets to build portfolios of their work.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |