Gain a fundamental understanding of statistics and how it is applied in economics and social sciences. The course covers a few important probability distributions, descriptive statistics, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and basic association analysis. You will learn to interpret and critically evaluate statistical analyses and results presented in media and other contexts, and gain the tools to make well-founded, insightful decisions.
Introductory Statistics
7.5 creditsIntroductory Statistics, 7.5 credits
Spring 2025, Half-time, Linköping
Starts:
Spring 2025
Start date:
20 January
End date:
30 March
Place of study:
Linköping
Pace of study:
Half-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
On-Campus
Education Time:
Day-time
Education Language:
Swedish
Course offering id:
LIU-4Z170
Number of Places:
50
Specific requirements
General entry requirements for undergraduate studies and Mathematics corresponding to the level in Swedish upper secondary education (Matematik 3b/3c or Matematik C or Matematik forts盲ttning niv氓 1b or Matematik forts盲ttning niv氓 1c).
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 17600 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Jolanta Pielaszkiewicz
Tanja Myrskog
Josef Wilzén
Introductory Statistics, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2025, Full-time, Linköping
Starts:
Autumn 2025
Start date:
18 August
End date:
21 September
Place of study:
Linköping
Pace of study:
Full-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
On-Campus
Education Time:
Day-time
Education Language:
Swedish
Course offering id:
LIU-4Z015
Number of Places:
45
Specific requirements
General entry requirements for undergraduate studies and Mathematics corresponding to the level in Swedish upper secondary education (Matematik 3b/3c or Matematik C or Matematik forts盲ttning niv氓 1b or Matematik forts盲ttning niv氓 1c).
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 17600 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Jolanta Pielaszkiewicz
Jennie Wallin
Josef Wilzén
Introductory Statistics, 7.5 credits
Spring 2026, Half-time, Linköping
Starts:
Spring 2026
Start date:
19 January
End date:
29 March
Place of study:
Linköping
Pace of study:
Half-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
On-Campus
Education Time:
Day-time
Education Language:
Swedish
Course offering id:
LIU-4Z170
Number of Places:
50
Specific requirements
General entry requirements for undergraduate studies and Mathematics corresponding to the level in Swedish upper secondary education (Matematik 3b/3c or Matematik C or Matematik forts盲ttning niv氓 1b or Matematik forts盲ttning niv氓 1c).
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 17600 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Jolanta Pielaszkiewicz
Josef Wilzén
Jennie Wallin
Introductory Statistics, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2026, Full-time, Linköping
Starts:
Autumn 2026
Start date:
17 August
End date:
20 September
Place of study:
Linköping
Pace of study:
Full-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
On-Campus
Education Time:
Day-time
Education Language:
Swedish
Course offering id:
LIU-4Z015
Number of Places:
45
Specific requirements
General entry requirements for undergraduate studies and Mathematics corresponding to the level in Swedish upper secondary education (Matematik 3b/3c or Matematik C or Matematik forts盲ttning niv氓 1b or Matematik forts盲ttning niv氓 1c).
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 20800 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Jolanta Pielaszkiewicz
Jennie Wallin
Josef Wilzén
Introductory Statistics, 7.5 credits
Spring 2027, Half-time, Linköping
Starts:
Spring 2027
Start date:
18 January
End date:
28 March
Place of study:
Linköping
Pace of study:
Half-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
On-Campus
Education Time:
Day-time
Education Language:
Swedish
Course offering id:
LIU-4Z170
Number of Places:
50
Specific requirements
General entry requirements for undergraduate studies and Mathematics corresponding to the level in Swedish upper secondary education (Matematik 3b/3c or Matematik C or Matematik forts盲ttning niv氓 1b or Matematik forts盲ttning niv氓 1c).
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 20800 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Jolanta Pielaszkiewicz
Jennie Wallin
Josef Wilzén