Statistics for Management
BAD-64005/74005
General
Information:
Instructor: Dr. James H. Hamburg
Office: Open Area
Hours:
Phone:
E-mail: jhamburg@wadsnet.com
Class
Room: BSA 206
Required Text:
Prerequisites: Students must have completed all required coursework (B AD 74004/64004) to take this course.
Course
Objectives: This course has two main
objectives:
These skills will prepare the student for more advanced work in either their college major or on the job. Certain topics will be emphasized in the course (elementary regression, ANOV A, etc.)
Attendance and
Make-up Policy:
In general, students are expected to attend class and be prepared to participate in class discussions. Students are strongly encouraged to Ask Questions during class. Class will be conducted in accordance with generally accepted standards of courtesy, consideration, and respect. Students are responsible for any material discussed and/or assigned. There is no extra credit for this course unless specifically stated by the instructor.
With respect to make-up, the general policy is that the make-up of missed work (including exams and homework) is not allowed. Makeup exams for excused absences will be administered at the discretion of the instructor. The excused absences are:
In all
these cases, the instructor should be notified as soon as possible.
Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty, in all forms, is prohibited. Students will be referred to
the College and the University for appropriate action. No credit for the course will be given.
Performance Evaluation:
Grades will be based on the weighted value of points earned on various exercises used for evaluation purposes. The final grades may be adjusted at the discretion of the instructor. The course grading scale is 90+ A, 80-90 B, 70-80 C, 60-70 D, below 60 F.
There will be two examinations and a final exam each exam will be worth 100 points unless noted by instructor at exam time. The exams will be composed of multiple choice questions with each question worth five (5) points. The exams will be developed by the instructor. Unless otherwise notified, each student will be permitted to use one 8 1/2 by 11 inch sheet of notes (both sides) and a non-programmable calculator during examinations. Any tables that are required will be provided as part of the exam.
There will be various problems assigned from each chapter and each problem will be worth five (5) points. All problems will be discussed in class with a student doing each problem. The student can gain additional points as follows toward their overall point total.
5 points for doing a problem totally correct
3 points for doing a problem but with a minor math error
1 point for trying to do a problem but not able to complete
The problems will be turned in on the due date with the student making a copy for discussion. Class time will be provided for the students to discuss the problem assignments.
There will be various computer projects assigned from each chapter and each
computer project will be worth fifty (50) points. Each project will be reviewed on the date assigned and the results discussed on the due date.
Lectures: Class lectures will cover the important points of the material assigned and be expanded to demonstrate how the points relate to today's operations. The student is responsible for all the material assigned even if it is not covered in class.
Withdrawal Withdrawal from Classes: If, for any reason, a student should withdraw from this class, the student needs to do it officially. Otherwise you will receive an " F " for the course. Your instructor will not authorize withdrawals after the third week of classes.
Student
with Disabilities: In accordance with University policy, if you have a
documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this
course, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester or when
given an assignment for which an accommodation is required. Students with
disabilities must verify their eligibility through the Office of Student
Disability Services (SDS) in the
This
syllabus is a guide, not an absolute contract.
DETAILED
SYLLABUS & CLASS SCHEDULE
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MTG # |
DATE |
TOPIC |
TEXT REFERENCE (link to class notes) |
READING/PROBLEMS ASSIGNMENT & DUE DATE |
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1 |
8/31 |
General Overview Review Syllabus Fill out Questionnaire Introduction (Skip 1.4) Descriptive Stat. (Skip 2.7-2.9) ] |
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Chapter 2 Prob’s. Ch 2 2.15, 2.19, 2.36, 2.45 DUE: Chapter 3 Prob’s. Ch 3 3.3 (B&C), 3.11, 3.18 DUE: Chapter 1 Excel Book |
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2 |
9/7 |
Probability |
Chapter 4 Prob’s Ch 4 4.8, 4.9, 4.12, 4.14, 4.23, 4.25 DUE: Chapter 2 Excel Book 1 A, B, D, E, G. H DUE: |
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3 |
9/14 |
Discrete Random Variables |
Chapter 5 Prob’s Ch 5 5.7, 5.8, 5.23, to 5.29, 5.33, 5.34 DUE: Chapter 3 Excel Book 7 & 8 DUE: |
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4 |
9/21 |
Continuous Random Variables (Skip 5.4 to 5.6) Exam #1 Review |
Cahpter 6 Prob’s Ch 6 6.7, 6.9 DUE: Chapter 4 Excel Book DUE: |
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5 |
9/28 |
EXAM #1 |
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6 |
10/5 |
Sampling Dist of Sample Mean (Skip 6.2) Review Exam #1 |
Chapter 7 Prob’s Ch 7 7.4 to 7.8, 7.15 to 7.18, 7.21, 7.28, 7.29 DUE: Chapter 5 Excel Book 1.13, 14 DUE: |
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7 |
10/12 |
Confidence Intervals Skip 7.4 to 7.7) |
Chapter 8 Prob’s Ch 8 8.7 to 8.9, 8.16 to 8.21, 8.23 to 8.28, 8.37 to 8.42, 8.52, 8.53, 8.55, 8.56 DUE: |
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8 |
10/19 |
Hypothesis Testing (Skip 8.5 to 8.8) |
Chapter 9 Prob’s Ch 9 9.1, 9.2, 9.5, 9.7, 9.9, 9.17, 9.20, 9.29B, 9.37, 9.39 DUE: |
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9 |
10/26 |
Statistical Inf Based on 2 Samples Exam #2 Review |
Chapter 11 Prob’s Ch 11 11.1, 11.2, 11.7. 11.11, 11.12, 11.19 to 11.22, 11.29, 11.31, 11.37, 11.45 DUE: Chapter 6 Excel Book 1, 2, 6 (by hand), 7, 8 DUE: |
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10 |
11/2 |
EXAM #2 |
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11 |
11/9 |
Regression Review Exam #2 |
Chapter 12 Chapter 8 Excel Book 13 DUE: |
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12 |
11/16 |
More Regression |
Chapter 13 Chapter 9 Excel Book 6 & 7 DUE: |
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13 |
11/23 |
More Regression |
Chapter 13 |
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14 |
11/30 |
Introduction to Anova |
Class Notes |
Chapter 10 Excel Book 7 DUE: |
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15 |
12/7 |
Contingency Tables Final Exam Review |
Class Notes |
Chapter 7 Excel Book 1, 2, 10 DUE IN CLASS |
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16 |
12/14 |
FINAL EXAM 8: |
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