Module Details

Module Code: MATH6033
Title: Quantitative Techniques
Long Title: Quantitative Techniques
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4610 - Mathematics
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: An introduction to Quantitative Techniques for Management.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply the methods of descriptive statistics to organise, summarise, present and analyse data manually and electronically.
LO2 Compute index numbers and apply forecasting techniques for time series data.
LO3 Compute regression and correlation estimates.
LO4 Compute probabilites for compound events.
LO5 Construct the network representation for a projects and identify critical and non-critical activites.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Descriptive Statistics
Nature of data collection, tabulation and presentation of data. Graphical presentation of data. Measures of location to include mean, median and mode. Measures of dispersion to include range, interquartile range, mean and standard deviation. Measures of skewness.
Index Numbers & Time Series
Price relatives. Construction of indices using both aggregate and average of relative methods. Laspeyres and Paasche weighting. Chainging the base period. Deflation. Charting of time series. Additive and multiplicative models. Decomposition using moving average method. Trend identification and forecasting. First order exponential smoothing.
Probability
Probability and relative frequency. Events, compound events, language and laws of probability. Expected values and decision trees.
Critical Path Analysis
Projects, activities, Network represetnation of a project. Critical path. Floats.
Regression
Least squares, Scattergraph and Line of best fit. Coefficients of determination and correlation. Rank Correlation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Series of class tests based on homework and tutorial sheets
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Revision based on exercise sheets Every Second Week 0.50 1
Lecture Contact Theory Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Work based on texts and class materials. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lecture Contact Theory Every Second Week 0.50 1
Tutorial Contact Revision based on exercise sheets Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture material, completion of exercise sheets Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • G.Burton, G. Carrol & S.Wall. (2002), Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics, Second. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0-273-65570-1].
  • Jon Curwin. (2013), Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions, 7th. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 978-140806498].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • D.F. Groebner, P.W.Shannon and P.C. Fry. (2013), Business Statistics - A Decision-Making Approach, 9th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780133373097].
  • S. Taylor. (2007), Business Statistics for Non-Mathematicians, 2nd. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780230506466].
  • L. Oakshott. (2012), Essential Quantitative Methods for Business, Management and Finance, 5th. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780230302661].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BACCT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting 2 Mandatory
CR_BACCT_7 Bachelor of Business in Accounting 2 Mandatory
CR_BACCT_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting 2 Mandatory
CR_BACCT_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting 3 Mandatory