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Statistics & Research Methodology-I

By Dr. PriyankaBanerji   |   The NorthCap University
To study statistics and research methodology, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the basic concepts and theories. A good starting point is to read the Detailed Content of each unit, followed by a textbook, which will provide a comprehensive overview of the statistics and research methodology. It is also helpful to solve basic research questions that illustrate how these methodologies are applied in real-world situations. Taking notes and creating summaries of the key concepts and ideas can help with retention and understanding. Additionally, practice solving MCQs, critical thinking and analysis when reviewing the material can help develop a deeper understanding of the research and methodology. 

To study this course, ideally you shall know the concept and its relevance followed by its emergence as a discipline. Unit one is about the measures of central tendency. In this unit, the students will study about the sampling theory about the mean, median, mode and its numerical aspects. Unit two is about measures of dispersion, where the students will study about standard deviation, quartile deviation, etc. Unit three is about probability where the students will learn about probability theory binomial distribution and Poisson distribution etc. and the Unit four is about correlation and regression, where the students will learn about their properties and the numerical aspects. The syllabus is evenly distributed across all units. There are certain case studies towards the end of each unit to help you learn practicing the freshly learnt content.

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SUMMARY

Course Status : Upcoming
Course Type : Core
Duration : 12 weeks
Start Date : 12 Mar 2025
End Date : 30 Apr 2025
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Level : Undergraduate

COURSE LAYOUT

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Measures of Central Tendency

1. Introduction to Sampling theory and different types of sampling techniques, The Central Limit Theorem

2. Introduction to Descriptive Statistics

3. Measures of Central Tendency

4. Measures of Central Tendency: Mean

5. Measures of Central Tendency: Median, Quartiles, Percentiles and Deciles

6. Measures of Central Tendency: Mode

 

Unit 2: Measures of Dispersion

1. Measures of Dispersion: Quartile Deviation

2. Coefficient of Quartile Deviation

3. Standard Deviation

4. Variability: Variance


Unit 3: Probability Theory

1. Basic terminology in Probability

2. Types of Probability

3. Probability Rules

4. Probability Distribution

5. Introduction to Binomial and Poisson Distribution

 

Unit 4: Correlation & Regression

1. Introduction to Correlation: types & degrees

2. Karl Pearson’s Coefficient of correlation: Actual Mean Method, Assumed Mean Method, Product Moment Method

3. Introduction to Regression

4. Estimating two regression lines by method of least squares, assumed mean method, direct method.

5. Properties of Correlation and Regression

Assessment Policy:

Assessment Type

Weightage

Continuous Assessment

30%

Final Exam

70%

 

Certificate Eligibility:

To successfully complete the course and obtain a certificate participants must achieve a minimum score of 40% which includes assessment and final examination. 

Upon completion, the earned credits will be transferred to the Academic Bank of Credit. 


BOOKS AND REFERENCES

Recommended Readings:

  1. Statistics for Management, Eighth Edition, By Pearson by I. Levin Richard, H. Siddiqui Masood, et al., 27 January 2017
  2. Business Statistics, by S.P. Gupta, Sultan Chand & Sons, 2017
  3. Modern Business Statistics with Microsoft Office Excel, 6th edition by Anderson, Sweeney, Williams, Camm and Cochran; Cengage, 2017.
  4. Richard J. Larsen and Morris L. Marx, An Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and its Applications, Prentice Hall, 2017.
  5. (Only latest available edition books are recommended.)

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Dr. PriyankaBanerji

The NorthCap University

Dr. Priyanka Banerji

The NorthCap University
Dr. Priyanka Banerji is Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) of Economics at School of Management and Liberal Studies, The NorthCap University. She has 14 years of experience of working in academia. She has completed her Ph.D. in Applied Economics in the year 2012 from University of Lucknow, Lucknow and has qualified CBSE-NET. Her area of specialization is Economics with interest in Statistics, R analytics, Applied Economics, Indian Economy, Developmental Economics,Microeconomics and Macroeconomics She has completed PGDBA from Symbiosis, Pune. She has also completed PGDCA. Her research papers have been published in various peer reviewed National and International Journals in the areas of Humanities Social Sciences,Business Management like, American Journal of Business, Emerald Publishing Limited , Int. J. Business and Globalisation, Inderscience Journal, International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Invention (IJHSSI), Indian Society for Education and Environment, IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) and many more. She has attended many conferences and has presented papers in various institutes like, UPUEA Conference organized by SGRR, International Conference on Energy Storage Technology and Systems, ICOEST,Jaipuria Institute of Management, etc. She has also organized Conclaves, FDPs and conferences. She is always in pursuit of challenging assignments that would facilitate the maximum utilization and application of her broad skills and expertise in making a positive difference to the organization.

Currently she is the Academic Coordinator at School of Management and Liberal Studies, The NorthCap University. She has supervised 1 Ph.D. scholar and 4 scholars are currently pursuing their doctoral research under her guidance. At NCU, she has been closely involved in continuous up gradation of course curricula of B.A. (H) Economics benchmarking that with National and International institutes of repute, Departmental Co-coordinator for AC and BOS. Being the coordinator of The Economic Collective Club, which she introduced at the University, she has been involved in many students led activities related to Economy and students and Industry activities. She is also Programme Coordinator of B.A. (H) Economics programme at SOM, NCU which leads her to be engaged in continuous improvement of B.A. (H) Economics programme and Conducted, Panel Discussions, Group Discussions, Debates, Blog writing, etc, to bring out their ability to acquire knowledge and utilize them. She has been continuously involved in preparing teaching material and case studies for students for their continuous learning and have done mentoring of undergraduate students. She has conducted International Conference, Faculty  Development Programs and workshops and organized and judged various University level events. She is also involved in introducing new programs at SOM, NCU. Till date she has introduced B.A. (H) Economics and B.A. (H) Psychology. What she likes most, cherishes and enjoys most is interactions with her students.

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