What is a Placement Test:
The goal of the test is to assess the students’ knowledge on basic statistical knowledge and ability to analyze and interpret statistical data. The placement test will cover the following topics: Measures of central tendency and variation; Frequency distribution; Correlation analysis; Visualization of univariate and bivariate statistical data. While the course uses only R program for statistical analysis purposes, however, students are free to choose any data analysis software you want (Python, Stata, Eviews, SPSS, Excel, etc.).
How Placement Test works:
Students opting for the Placement Test will be provided a data set in excel format asked to answer some questions. The student(s) must submit a report (in word, or in R markdown format) containing tabular and graphical outputs together with his/her interpretations. If you are going to use R, Python or Stata or any other programming tool, then you have to copy the script of the analysis (list of commands) in the report. For each correct answer the student will be assigned a grade. To pass the placement test a student must earn at least 60% out of the total score.