BUS 240 - Business Statistics

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is a study of statistical methods related to business, including descriptive statistics, probability, binomial and normal distributions, and hypothesis testing.

Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 102 or MAT 103 or MAT 153 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:

Data presentation
Measures of central locations and dispersion
Probability and probability distributions
Estimation and hypothesis testing, and regression models
Use of Excel and R is emphasized throughout the course

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Interpret and present the meaning of quantitative data and the results of data analysis.
Understand the basic concepts of quantitative reasoning, and how inferences are drawn from quantitative analysis.
Determine and use appropriate quantitative methods to solve problems, interpret the results of data analyses, and assess results for reasonableness.

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Official Course Syllabus
2024-2025