Statistics usage in tourism Field of study: Tourism
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023

Module name: Statistics usage in tourism
Module code: W2-TR-S2-003
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with statistical methods and their application in tourism. It will include methods of descriptive statistics, structure research, statistical assessment and classification of tourism space, research on the interdependence of phenomena, as well as methods for assessing the dynamics of phenomena along with elements of forecasting.
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]
Can practically apply statistical methods and correctly interpret them and draw conclusions based on them [W2-TR-S2-003_1]
 U02 [5/5]
Knows statistical methods useful in the tourism industry [W2-TR-S2-003_2]
 W06 [4/5]
Is able to use the acquired knowledge to formulate and test hypotheses related to simple research problems in tourism [W2-TR-S2-003_3]
 U01 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W2-TR-S2-003_fs_1] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work W2-TR-S2-003_1 W2-TR-S2-003_2 W2-TR-S2-003_3
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
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
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)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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