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BUST08033 Business Research Methods I: Introduction to Data Analysis

Final Examination Guide and Notes 2026

Part A: Topic Summary and Exam Tips

Part B: Exam Practice Questions and Answers

Part C: Sample Final Examination Paper

Part D: Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper

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BUST08033 Business Research Methods I: Introduction to Data Analysis

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2026 - 2027

University	University of Edinburgh
Course Code	BUST08033
Course Name	Business Research Methods I: Introduction to Data Analysis
SCQF Credits	20
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Page Length	60

Get ready for Business Research Methods I: Introduction to Data Analysis (BUST08033) at the University of Edinburgh with this clear, easy-to-follow set of notes. It covers all examinable topics, explains how the exam is structured, and shows you which areas to focus on. Inside you’ll find exam-style papers with full solutions, step-by-step explanations, and practical hints and tips. Everything is organised in a logical order so you can revise efficiently, practise key methods, and stay calm under time pressure.

All Business Management students require the ability to deal with quantitative material, including the collection, collation and analysis of such data. This course introduces students to the quantitative techniques in business mainly centred on statistical aspects. It also provides them with experience in designing questionnaires and report writing. Guidance will be given using Excel and SPSS.

✔ Syllabus:

Types and Sources of Data
Samples and Surveys
Exploratory Data Analysis
Probability, Estimation and Sampling Distributions
Hypothesis Testing
Non-Parametric Hypothesis Testing
Correlation
Regression

Pre-requisites: Students MUST have passed Global Challenges for Business (BUST08035) AND The Business of Edinburgh (BUST08036).

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME
ACCN08007	Accountancy 1A
ACCN08008	Accountancy 1B
ACCN08009	Accountancy 2A
ACCN08012	Accounting for Business 1
BUST08003	Principles of Finance
BUST08004	Marketing
BUST08005	Business Economics
BUST08018	Applications of Finance
BUST08029	Introduction to Financial Markets
BUST08030	Introduction to Corporate Finance
BUST08033	Business Research Methods I: Introduction to Data Analysis
BUST10012	Corporate Finance
BUST10023	Futures and Options
BUST10032	Investment and Securities Markets
ECNM08004	Economic Principles
ECNM08016	Statistical Methods for Economics
ECNM10052	Essentials of Econometrics
ECNM10056	Applications of Econometrics
ECNM10069	Topics in Macroeconomics
ECNM10070	Topics in Microeconomics
MATH08051	Statistics
PPLS08001	Research Methods and Statistics

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