Elements of Statistics

2 Credits.

This course is designed to furnish students with the fundamental tools of statistical analysis, including analysis of descriptive statistics, statistical inference via confidence intervals and significance tests, and correlation and simple/multiple linear regression analysis. Aim of the course is to introduce the basic statistical tools required to conduct and evaluate empirical research in economics and the social sciences. Special attention will be given to the application of these statistical tools to the analysis of real phenomena using computer to solve problems and to reinforce statistical concepts.