Module course for ECN7020_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Economics (ORG:ECOS)
Convenor name: Dr Angelos Diamantopoulos
Convenor email: ad67@soas.ac.uk
Office room: MB 282
Office hours: Tuesday 3-5 pm
Appointment booking link: https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/bookwithme/user/a8a39b67a34440939d896381b03cb570@soas.ac.uk/meetingtype/mjzP0ymQd0e1umhDMARVLw2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mLinkFromTile
Intended learning outcomes:
| LO1 | Explain and apply key concepts of probability, statistical inference and Bayesian reasoning | Weeks 3–7 | Quiz 1 |
| LO2 | Summarise, interpret and analyse economic data using descriptive and inferential statistical methods | Weeks 1–6 | Quiz 1, Essay |
| LO3 | Construct, evaluate and interpret confidence intervals, hypothesis tests and non-parametric analyses | Weeks 5–6 | Quiz 2, Essay |
| LO4 | Describe and apply foundational ideas in machine learning and big data, including data-generating processes, stochastic modelling, bias–variance trade-offs and model validation | Weeks 8–10 | Quiz 2, Essay |
Assessment 1: Name: Quiz TS1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 20%
Assessment 1: Due date: 13/11/2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 04/12/2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 1: Format: Quiz
Assessment 2: Name: Quiz TS2
Assessment 2: Weighting: 20%
Assessment 2: Due date: 11/12/2026
Assessment 2: Release date: 07/01/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 2: Format: Quiz
Assessment 3: Name: Essay AS1
Assessment 3: Weighting: 60%
Assessment 3: Due date: 04/01/2027
Assessment 3: Release date: 25/01/2027
Assessment 3: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval;Exploration;Editing
Assessment 3: Format: 200-word essay
Page template: On campus 2026/27
