Sampling distributions

Sampling distributions

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — First Year

Subject: Business Statistics (MGT 202)

Unit 10: Sampling and Estimation

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of sampling distributions.
• Select suitable statistical procedures, carry out calculations and interpret business results.

Curriculum Scope

• Concept of a sampling distribution
• Standard error

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Sampling distributions

   1. Distribution of a statistic across repeated samples.
   2. Distinguish a data distribution from a sampling distribution.
   3. Effect of sample size on sampling variation.

2. Standard error

   1. Meaning as variation of a sample statistic.
   2. Calculation for the prescribed sampling setting.
   3. Interpret precision and distinguish standard error from standard deviation.

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Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, BBS curriculum with first-year syllabus, PDF pages 14-16.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit lecture hours apply to the whole unit; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here.