Subject description
Importance and specifics of data in economics and business sciences.
Measurement in economics and business sciences.
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Concepts and their operationalization.
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Statistical standards.
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Data quality.
Data sources in economics and business sciences.
The subject is taught in programs
Objectives and competences
Course objective is to familiarize students with the characteristics of statistical systems in economics and business sciences with the emphasis on those aspects that are relevant for an adequate and efficient use of data in economics and business sciences.
Teaching and learning methods
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Lectures.
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Seminars and labs.
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Consultations.
Expected study results
In-depth knowledge of the characteristics of statistical systems in economics and business sciences.
Understanding processes and challenges of measurement in economics and business sciences.
Knowledge and critical evaluation of data sources in economics and business sciences.
Basic sources and literature
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Biemer, P.P., & Lyberg, L.E. (2003). Introduction to Survey Quality. John Wiley & Sons.
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Eurostat (2008). European Economic Statistics. Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities.
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Memobust (b.d.). Handbook on Methodology of Modern Business Statistics. Najdeno na: http://www.cros-portal.eu/content/handbook-methodology-modern-business-statistics.
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Izbrana gradiva na metodoloških portalih Eurostata ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon in Statističnega oddelka Združenih narodov unstats.un.org/unsd/class.
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Izbrani znanstveni članki in druga aktualna literatura ter viri s področja pomena, merjenja in virov podatkov v ekonomiji in poslovnih vedah. / Selected scientific articles and other readings and sources on importance, measurement and sources of data in economics and business sciences.
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