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Quantitative methods are used throughout the finance profession. For example, fund managers evaluate investments using quantitative techniques and financial analysts use methods to evaluate forecasts. The purpose of this course is to cover a range of quantitative methods and equip you with a statistical “toolbox” that is central to the finance community. We begin by thinking about data presentation and fundamental statistical concepts. Thereafter, we cover: probability analysis, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Throughout the course we use financial data to interpret key research findings, and we use examples and hands-on activities designed to grow your knowledge in this critical area.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Quantitative methods are used throughout the finance profession. For example, fund managers evaluate investments using quantitative techniques and financial analysts use methods to evaluate forecasts. The purpose of this course is to cover a range of quantitative methods and equip you with a statistical “toolbox” that is central to the finance community. We begin by thinking about data presentation and fundamental statistical concepts. Thereafter, we cover: probability analysis, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Throughout the course we use financial data to interpret key research findings, and we use examples and hands-on activities designed to grow your knowledge in this critical area.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Feedback | Word Count | 1250 | ||
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Feedback | Word Count | 2000 | ||
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
2,000-word essay |
Word Count | 2000 | |
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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