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BUST08049: Research Methods in Finance 1
* Final Examination Guide and Notes 2025 
 
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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BUST08049: Research Methods in Finance 1 (Solutions) - Uof Edinburgh

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 - 2025

University	University of Edinburgh
Study Level	Undergraduate
Course Code	BUST08049
Course Name	Research Methods in Finance 1
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Format	PDF
Page Length	61

* This concise BUST08049: Research Methods in Finance 1, University of Edinburgh - Final Exam Guide and Notes 2025 covers essential steps to understand the relevant theories in this course. The illustrations and worked examples show essential workings to apply those theories. And when you are through with your course materials, you can take a sample exam with solutions and explanations provided, created specifically to simulate the real test-taking experience. With this guide, you can aim for the best grade with the help of relevant and accessible notes, examiner advice plus questions and answers on each key examinable topic.

This course, BUST08049: Research Methods in Finance 1 (SCQF Level 8, 20 SCQF Credits/10 ECTS Credits) provides students with a foundation in probability and statistics as applied to financial analysis. Main topics to be covered include basic data analysis (measures of location and spread, graphical representations), probability theory (discrete/ continuous distributions, joint/ conditional probability), point estimators, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and multivariate linear regression analysis (including model building and diagnostics).

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand and explain fundamental statistical and econometric concepts, apply statistical software and techniques to analyse financial data, and critically discuss statistical analysis results while recognising the limitations of the techniques used.

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