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Course, academic year 2026/2027
  
   
Statistical Analysis - AM501001
Title: Statistical Analysis
Guaranteed by: Department of Economics and Management (837)
Faculty: Central University Departments of UCT Prague
Actual: from 2026
Semester: winter
Points: winter s.:6
E-Credits: winter s.:6
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:2/2, C+Ex [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)Schedule is not published yet, this information might be misleading.
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Vozárová Pavla Ing. Mgr. Ph.D., M.A.
Koťátková Stránská Pavla Ing. Ph.D.
Krajčová Jana Mgr. Ph.D., M.A.
Classification: Mathematics > Probability and Statistics
Interchangeability : M501001
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Annotation -
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)
Course completion requirements -

Credit: active participation ins seminar, submission of term project, or passing the credit test (practical)

Exam: written - theoretical and practical part

Last update: Krajčová Jana (08.02.2021)
Literature -

Obligatory:

  • STUDENMUND, A.H. . Using econometrics: A practical guide.. New York: Pearson Global Edition, 2017, s. ISBN 978-01-3136773-9.
  • LEVINE, SZABAT, STEPHAN . Business Statistics: A First Course. . New York: Pearson Global Edition, 2016, s. ISBN .

Recommended:

  • LIND, D., MARCHAL, W., WATHEN, S.. Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics, (16th Edition). . : McGraw-Hill Education. , 2015, s. ISBN 978-0078020520..
  • WARNER, R.M. . Applied Statistics. . : SAGE Publicatons Inc., 2012, s. ISBN .
  • TRIOLA, M., F. . Essentials of Statistics (5th Edition). : Pearson Education, 2015, s. ISBN .

Last update: Scholleová Hana (10.03.2026)
Teaching methods -

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)
Requirements to the exam -

Credit: active participation ins seminar, submission of term project, or passing the credit test (practical)

Exam: written - theoretical and practical part

Last update: Scholleová Hana (10.03.2026)
Syllabus -

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)
Learning outcomes -

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.

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Entry requirements -
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Registration requirements -
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Teaching methods
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
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