Математика и статистика

Бакалавриат 2023/2024

Статус: Курс обязательный (Международная программа «Международные отношения и глобальные исследования»)

Направление: 41.03.05. Международные отношения

Кто читает: Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики

Где читается: Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики

Когда читается: 1-й курс, 4 модуль

Формат изучения: без онлайн-курса

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 4

Контактные часы: 20

Full Syllabus

Abstract

Mathematics is an important part of the bachelor stage in education of the future political scientists. It has to give students skills for implementation of the mathematical knowledge and expertise. Special attention is paid to interpretation of tables and results and finding the appropriate way to approach statistical problems. The successful completion of the course is absolutely crucial for understanding of the Data Culture course which proceeds after the Calculus and Statistics course.

Learning Objectives

Acquire knowledge in the field of calculus and linear algebra
Acquire knowledge in the field of statistics
Be able to analyze simulated and real situations in the world affairs

Expected Learning Outcomes

Be able to compute the probability of an intersection and a union, define statistically independent events and apply Bayes theorem.
Be able to graphically analyze data using box-and-whiskers plots
Know how to calculate variance and standard deviation for population and samples
Be able to distinguish between different types of data. Recognize and avoid misleading data representation
Know how to calculate mean, median and mode for population and samples
Know the basic definitions of a random experiment and probability and postulates of probability theory. Be able to recognize and avoid common probabilistic mistakes.