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This course builds on the knowledge acquired in introductory statistics and provides a deeper understanding of statistical methods used for analyzing relationships between variables and modeling economic and social data. The course begins with a review of fundamental statistical concepts, including descriptive statistics, probability distributions, statistical estimation, and hypothesis testing. It then introduces methods for analyzing dependence between variables, such as analysis of variance and correlation analysis. A significant part of the course is devoted to regression analysis, focusing on the linear regression model, its assumptions, estimation using the least squares method, and the evaluation and interpretation of model results. The course also addresses common issues in regression modeling, including multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation, and endogeneity. In the final part, students are introduced to the basics of time series analysis, including descriptive methods, decomposition, and trend analysis using regression models. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application of statistical techniques for empirical data analysis.
Last update: Scholleová Hana (10.03.2026)
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Course Credit Requirements
To obtain course credit, students must fulfil the following three requirements:
1. Attendance at seminars: A maximum of three absences is permitted. In the case of illness or other serious reasons, absences must be excused in advance. 2. Midterm credit test: Students must successfully complete a midterm credit test covering the material discussed during the semester. A minimum score of 60% is required to pass the test. 2. Semester project: The project must be submitted by the specified deadline(s). Students may be allowed one revision of the project. The decision on whether a revision will be permitted is entirely at the discretion of the respective instructor. Students are expected to demonstrate independence and a creative approach when completing the semester project.
The date of the credit test and deadline(s) for project submission will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Make-up option: Students who fail to meet any of the above requirements (insufficient attendance, failure to submit the project, or failure to achieve at least 60% on the midterm credit test) may be allowed to take a cumulative make-up credit test. This test covers practical problems from the material covered throughout the semester. To obtain course credit, students must achieve at least 60% on this test as well.
Exam
Only students who earned the credit can take the exam. The exam will be written, in pre-announced dates. Students have to register for the chosen date in SIS. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes and the maximum number of points is 100. The exam will consist of two parts - a theoretical part (maximum of 50 points) and a practical part (maximum of 50 points). To successfully pass the exam, a student needs to earn at least 25 points from each of the two parts. The final grade of students who earned the credit and met the minimum required-point levels in the exam is then determined on the basis of the total sum of points from the above mentioned requirements on the following scale: A 90-100%, B 80-90%, C 70-80%, D 60-70%, E 50-60%, F less than 50%.
Everyone is responsible for obliging to standard rules of academic honesty and integrity and for submitting own solutions to problems. All written tests are conducted in accordance with the common examination rules of the School of Business. Any violations of the exam rules or general academic honesty and integrity or of ethic codex (that includes any sort of cheating, copying of someone else’s work and presenting it as own, use of AI inappropriately and without properly citing it) will result in grade F. Last update: Krajčová Jana (23.06.2026)
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Lectures focused on explanation of theoretical concepts and statistical methods. Seminars with practical exercises and problem-solving tasks. Demonstrations of statistical techniques using statistical software and real datasets. Independent student work on assigned exercises and data analysis tasks. Class discussions and interpretation of empirical results. Last update: Scholleová Hana (10.03.2026)
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Only students who earned the credit can take the exam. The exam will be written, in pre-announced dates. Students have to register for the chosen date in SIS. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes and the maximum number of points is 100. The exam will consist of two parts - a theoretical part (maximum of 50 points) and a practical part (maximum of 50 points). To successfully pass the exam, a student needs to earn at least 25 points from each of the two parts. The final grade of students who earned the credit and met the minimum required-point levels in the exam is then determined on the basis of the total sum of points from the above mentioned requirements on the following scale: A 90-100%, B 80-90%, C 70-80%, D 60-70%, E 50-60%, F less than 50%.
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1. Repetition of the basics of statistics I. Descriptive statistics - characteristics. Basic probability distributions – discrete and continuous. 2. Repetition of the basics of statistics II. Statistical induction - point and interval estimates. Hypothesis testing, selected basic parametric tests (equality of mean, variance, etc.). 3. Repetition of the basics of statistics III. Normal and standardized normal distribution, the use and practical significance. Verification of normality. 4. Introduction to analyzing dependence I. Types of variables and types of data. Types of relationships between variables, difference between correlation and causality. Testing the independence of categorical variables (Pearson's Chi-square test). 5. Introduction to analyzing dependence II. Analysis of variance (Anova). Verification of test assumptions: normality and variance within groups. One-way and two-way ANOVA, nonparametric versions of the test. 6. Correlation analysis. Correlation coefficients for two- and multi-dimensional sets of normally distributed random variables (paired, partial, multiple). Testing hypotheses about the correlation coefficient. Correlation coefficients for violations of normality (Spearman's correlation coefficient, tetrachoric and biserial correlation coefficient). 7. Introduction to regression analysis I. Simple and multidimensional linear regression model and other types of regression models. 8. Introduction to regression analysis II. Basic evaluation of estimation results. Testing hypotheses and constructing confidence intervals for model parameters. Coefficient of determination. 9. Linear regression model (LRM). Least squares method and its assumptions. Gauss-Markov theorem and required properties of estimation. Violation of GMV assumptions and their consequences. 10. Specification of LRM. Choice of explanatory variables and choice of the functional form. Nonlinear models which can be transformed into a linear one. Multicollinearity in LRM. 11. Evaluation of the quality of the linear regression model. Residual analysis. Homoskedasticity, autocorrelation and endogeneity in LRM (with relevant tests). Normality of residuals. 12. Introduction to time series analysis I. Specifics of time series and their importance. Descriptive characteristics of time series, visualizations. Decomposition of time series. 13. Introduction to time series analysis I. Trend analysis and possibilities for using LRM in time series analysis. 14. Final recap.
Last update: Krajčová Jana (08.02.2021)
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After completing the course, students will be able to: Explain key statistical concepts and apply basic statistical inference methods. Analyze relationships between variables using correlation and analysis of variance. Construct and interpret simple and multiple linear regression models. Evaluate regression model assumptions and identify potential violations. Interpret statistical results and apply them to empirical data analysis. Apply basic methods of time series analysis, including trend identification and visualization. Last update: Scholleová Hana (10.03.2026)
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| Activity | Credits | Hours | ||
| Konzultace s vyučujícími | 0.1 | 2 | ||
| Účast na přednáškách | 1 | 28 | ||
| Příprava na přednášky, semináře, laboratoře, exkurzi nebo praxi | 1.5 | 42 | ||
| Práce na individuálním projektu | 1.4 | 40 | ||
| Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování | 1 | 28 | ||
| Účast na seminářích | 1 | 28 | ||
| 6 / 6 | 168 / 168 | |||
