Brandeis International Business School

ECON 210A — Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Business and Economics

Provides a working knowledge of the analytical tools of probability and statistics used in business and economic analysis. Some of the topics that we will cover include descriptive statistics, probability theory, the Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. The course will conclude with an introduction to regression analysis using the bivariate model. Students will learn how to use R for statistical analysis. Usually offered every year.