Mathematics for Social Sciences - BFE0021

Assessment 1: Other

Activities providing opportunities for formative assessment will generally be integrated into the teaching and learning process and apply to all components of summative assessment.  The nature of the formative assessment tasks used will be at the discretion of the tutor, to include for example, workshop exercises, quizzes, group discussions. 

Other

Assessment 2: Exam

Exam

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

In-Class Test

<p>This module introduces you to the mathematical methods necessary for the study of applied economics and social science. The main techniques applicable to the study of modern economic theory will be introduced and where appropriate linked to applied content and will be used to  develop your understanding of economic theory. This module provides you with the opportunity to use quantitative techniques and gain an understanding of how these might be useful in theoretical and applied economics, as well as learning something about their limitations.</p>

Huddersfield Business School

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Economics

BFE0021 - Mathematics for Social Sciences

Mathematics for Social Sciences

Use a range of mathematical techniques in investigating well defined economic problems.

Understand how to apply mathematical methods to economic theories.

Understand a range of quantitative techniques and their potential applications in economics

Use quantitative methods to explain and inform discussions of economic theory.

Understand how to interpret and emphasise the economic meaning of results produced using mathematical techniques.

Identify how the techniques learning might be useful in a range of economic analyses.