Fundamentals of descriptive statistics Field of study: Entrepreneurship Studies
Programme code: W5-S1PB19.2024

Module name: Fundamentals of descriptive statistics
Module code: PSO
Programme code: W5-S1PB19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to familiarize students with the key concepts and tools of descriptive statistics, which are essential for analyzing and presenting data in business and entrepreneurship. The module covers topics such as introduction to descriptive statistics and its importance in data analysis, measures of central tendency and measures of variability, presentation of data using tables and graphs (bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, etc.), probability distributions and their use in data analysis, correlation and linear regression in the study of relationships between variables.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Is ready to describe empirical data with the methods of descriptive statistics, understanding the purpose of statistical research. [KS_01]
 K_03 [3/5] K_04 [4/5]
Can calculate basic statistical measures such as central tendency measures and variability for numerical data. [U_01]
 U_07 [4/5]
Can present data using appropriate tables and graphs (e.g., bar charts, line graphs, pie charts). [U_02]
 U_02 [2/5] U_08 [3/5]
Knows and understands methods of descriptive statistics, such as central tendency measures, variability, and data presentation using tables and graphs. [W_01]
 W_01 [4/5]
Knows and understands to an advanced level the concept of probability distribution and its importance in data analysis. [W_02]
 W_05 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Explanation/clarification [a05]  		exam KS_01 W_01 W_02
practical classes [FZ_2] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Working with a computer [d01]  		course work KS_01 U_01 U_02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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