POPST500

Official Social Statistics

This paper provides an overview of key areas of Official Statistics. Topics covered include data sources; legal and ethical framework of official statistics; introductory demography; collection and analysis of health, social and economic data; data visualisation; data matching and integration; the system of National Accounts.

Paper Information

Points: 15.0
Prerequisite(s): DATAX121 or equivalent; DATAX221; one of ECON204, ENVP207, GEOG228, GEOG301, POPS201, PSYC208 and completion of 15 further points above 100 level. Admission is at the discretion of the paper convenor.
Internal assessment / examination: 100:0

Trimesters and Locations

Occurrence Code When taught Where taught
24X (HAM)X Teaching period : 8 Jul 2024 - 3 Nov 2024 Hamilton
POPST500-24X (HAM) is offered in FLEXI mode. For those taking the paper online, please note there are some elements that require students to be online at specified times.
24X (NET)X Teaching period : 8 Jul 2024 - 3 Nov 2024 Online

Timetabled Lectures for Official Social Statistics (POPST500)

DayStartEndRoomDates
Wed4:00 PM6:00 PMON-LINEJul 8 - Oct 13

NB:There may be other timetabled events for this paper such as tutorials or workshops.
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Indicative Fees for Official Social Statistics (POPST500)

Occurrence Domestic International
 Tuition Resource 
24X (HAM) $1072 $4488
24X (NET) $1072 $4488
You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Tuition fees shown below are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Paper Outlines

Paper outlines are currently not available for this paper. Please contact the Faculty or School office for further details.

Additional Information

Available Subjects:  Population Studies and Demography

Other available years: Official Social Statistics - POPST500 (2023) , Official Social Statistics - POPST500 (2022) , Official Social Statistics - POPST500 (2021) , Official Social Statistics - POPST500 (2020) , Official Social Statistics - POPST500 (2019) , Official Social Statistics - POPST500 (2018) , Official Social Statistics - POPST500 (2017)

Paper details current as of : 22 March 2024 8:11pm
Indicative fees current as of : 29 March 2024 4:32am

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