Course detail

Advanced analytics statistics

FP-IspaPAcad. year: 2025/2026

Advanced statistical methods building on the knowledge of students from the Bachelor's degree, extended in the course Methods of Applied Statistics. The methods will be supplemented with examples of real data processing and then practiced in exercises using computer technology.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

Statistics at undergraduate level - descriptive statistics, interval estimation, principles of hypothesis testing.

PC user skills - working with data in a spreadsheet, ability to use application software, searching and downloading data from publicly available sources

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Credit will be awarded for attendance at the exercises (at least 80%) and credit work (at least 60% of the points).
Examples will consist of the correct application of the specified method to the specified data and Interpretation of the results.


The examination will consist of a comprehensive analysis of the assigned data followed by an oral examination during which the student will defend his/her chosen methods and interpret the results.

Assessment:
A 90%-100%
B 80%-89%
C 70%-79%
D 60%-69%
E 50%-59%
F 0%-49%

Aims

The aim of the course is to teach students how to effectively apply quantitative methods in practice using available computer technology. In doing so, it is expected to complement the theoretical foundations with modern numerical methods.
After studying the course, the student will be able to
-correctly formulate a statistical problem
-determine the appropriate analytical methods of solution
-obtain a solution using one of the procedures available in MS Excel or one of the statistical programs
-use the obtained result in practice

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

CIPRA, T. Finanční ekonometrie. Praha: Ekopress, 2014. 538 s. ISBN 978-80-86929-93-4.
JABLONSKÝ, J. Operační výzkum: kvantitativní modely pro ekonomické rozhodování. 3. vyd. Praha: Professional Publishing, 2007. 323 s. ISBN 978-80-86946-44-3.
KAŇKA, M., COUFAL, J., KLŮFA, J. Učebnice matematiky pro ekonomy. Praha : Ekopress, 2009. 198 s. ISBN 978-80-86929-24-8.

Recommended reading

ANDĚL, J. Statistické metody. 4. upravené vyd. Praha : Matfyzpress, 2007. 299 s. ISBN 978-80-7378-003-6.
Biørn, E. Econometrics of Panel Data. Oxford University Press. 2016. 416p. ISBN: 9780198753445.
Hatekar, Neeraj R. Principles of Econometrics. SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd. 2010. 464 p. ISBN: 9788132104698
KOŘENÁŘ, V. Stochastické procesy. 2. přeprac. vyd. Praha : Oeconomica, VŠE, 2010. 228 s. ISBN 978-80-245-1646-2.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MGR-IM Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer