Reference No: CMA0697TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: Statistics consist of two parts: descriptive and inferential. Knowledge of some basic statistical concepts is a prerequisite for developing deep into the theory of statistical inference and econometric analysis. Concepts like population vs. sample, parameters vs. statistics, and frequency distribution vs. probability distribution are brought out. ... More
Reference No: PSG0122TECPages: 21Published on: 18, January, 2016
Abstract: The note discusses major concepts involved in the Input-Output technique and explains their use in economic planning. It also discusses the forward and backward linkage coefficinets and income multiplier estimation for the I-O table. Finally, it introduces the concepts of the Absorption and Make Matrices used in Indian Planning.
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Reference No: CMA0699TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: Statistical inference is basically concerned with drawing conclusions about a population based on samples drawn from it. The probabilistic decision criteria are the very foundation of inferential statistics. The concept of hypothesis testing is presented in and this note is followed by discussion of properties of estimators, small and large ... More
Reference No: PROD0034TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The note explains four advanced applications of PERT networks: 1) scheduling with limited resources, 2) time? cost trade?offs, 3) network cost control systems, and 4) statistical approach in PERT scheduling. The existing rules and procedures for their use have been illustrated by examples. ... More
Reference No: CMA0701TECPages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This note introduces the concept of probability and probability distribution which is the backbone of statistical inference theory. Definition of probability, joint, marginal, and conditional probability distributions are provided and properties of probability distributions are outlined. Various sampling distributions which are used by econometricians are discussed in brief. ... More