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BAD 64005 Fall 2007 Hamburg

College of Business Administration
Kent State University
Statistics for Management
BAD-64005/74005
6:15 – 8:55 PM, Tuesday.
 
General Information:
 
Instructor:  Dr. James H. Hamburg
Office:  Open Area
Hours:  5:00-6:00 PM or By Appointment
Phone:   (330) 336-5948
E-mail:  jhamburg@wadsnet.com
 
Class Room:  BSA 106
 
Required Text:
 
  • Bowerman & O’Connell, Business Statistics in Practice_ Latest Edition, McGraw- Hill/Irwin
  • Berk and Carey, Data Analysis with Microsoft Excel Latest Edition_ Duxbury
 
Prerequisites: Students must have completed all required coursework (BAD 74004/64004) to take this course.
 
Course Objectives:  This course has two (2) main objectives:
 
  1. Learn basic concepts and techniques of statistical inference.
  2. Learn to apply these basic techniques to real world situations.
 
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, ANOVA, etc.)
 
Attendance and Make-up Policy:
 
Students are expected to attend class and be prepared to participate in class discussions (50 points). For every class missed without a valid excuse, the student will have two (2) points deducted from the class participation score.  Also, students not participating in problem presentations during the semester will have ten (10) points deducted from the class participation score.  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. Ten percent of the assignment points/class period will be deducted for late homework unless there is a valid excuse. Late assignments will not be accepted after assignments are returned to the students. The excused absences are:
 
  1. a prearranged situation (e.g., course field trips, athletic trips, etc.)
  2. an emergency illness, death in the family, etc. or
  3. an unforeseeable circumstance (business trips)
 
In all these cases, the instructor must be notified prior to the excused absence and not following the absence.
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:
 
  • Grading:
 
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.
 
  • Exams:
 
There will be a total of three examinations.  Each exam will be worth approximately 200 points unless noted by the instructor at exam time. The exams will be composed approximately 35% True/False questions, 35% Multiple Choice Questions, and 30% Problems.  The instructor will develop the exams based on approximately 15% from the computer projects, 35% from the problems assigned, 35% from material discussed in class, and 15% from material assigned but not discussed in class. Each True/False and Multiple Choice question will be worth approximately five (5) points, while each Problem will be worth approximately ten (10) points.  Answers to the problem questions should include but not be limited to all formulas, calculations, and supporting logic.  Answers alone will not receive full credit.  A minimum of a two (2) point deduction will be assessed for any math errors in a problem.   Unless otherwise noted, each student will be permitted to use one 8 1/2 by 11 inch sheet of notes (both sides only).  The sheet of notes cannot be taped, glued, or stapled together and cannot have any sticky dotes, taped notes, or glued notes attached.  If the instructor finds a sheet of notes not conforming, the sheet of notes will be confiscated and the student will be required to finish the exam without the sheet of notes.  A non-programmable calculator will be allowed during the examinations. Any tables that are required for the exam will be provided.
 
 
 
  • Class Projects:
 
    1. Each student enrolled in BAD-64005/74005 will be required to do a
      team project.
 
    1. The Students will form a consulting team and assign the team a name. Instructor based on class enrollment will determine the number of teams and members.
 
    1. The team project will encompass the following:
 
Multiple Regression: The instructor will provide each team with a write-up for
                                     this project.  The write-up will include the necessary
                                     information and data for the team to perform the analysis. 
                                     The team can utilize the information (i.e. formulas) in
                                     Chapters 11 to 13 and any outside sources to assist in
                                     project development.
 
    1. For the report, the team is to use a word processor (i.e. Microsoft WORD) to do the write-up. The report is to be double spaced, with margins set at one inch, and with a font no larger than size 12, New Times Roman.  The report should be structured as follows:
 
      1. Cover Sheet
      2. Executive Summary
      3. Table of Contents
      4. Introduction
      5. Body
      6. Conclusions
      7. Recommendations
      8. Appendices
 
    1. The each team report will have a cover page, which will be discussed in the first class.
 
    1. The teams are expected to include whatever forms, charts, schedules, graphs, diagrams, etc. which are necessary to clearly and concisely communicate their project in an appendix.  These items are not to be counted as part of the page requirements for the report.
 
    1. Each team will be required to make a presentation summarizing their entire process and demonstrate the effectiveness of the team’s project.  The presentation will be done on dates indicated in the syllabus.  Business dress will be required for the presentation in simulating that the presentation is being done for the Board of Directors of your company.  The number of teams will determine the length of the presentation.  The instructor and the other teams will evaluate each team’s presentation.  The final team evaluation will be the average of all the scores and the instructor’s score. The instructor will provide the evaluation form on the first day of class. Also, each team member must participate in each presentation or the team will be penalized.
 
    1. Students that don’t participate in the team efforts will have their final grade impacted. Each team meeting is to be properly document with who attended, work done by each member, time spent by each member, and was accomplished.  These documents are to be included in the appendix.   In addition each team member is to write the instructor a letter summarizing how the team functioned, worked together, and what was each member’s level of contribution.  The letter is to be placed in a seal envelop with the team member’s name on the front.
 
    1. The report and presentation will be worth 175 points.  The report and a copy of the presentation are due to the instructor on the day of the team’s presentation.  The report will be worth 100 points and the presentation will be worth 75 points.
 
10. Class time will be provided for the teams to meet and discuss their project.  Also,
      the teams can ask questions of the instructor at this time.
 
  • Problem Assignments/Class Participation:
 
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 problems will be turned in on the due date (as shown in the course schedule) with the student making a copy for discussion. Class time will be provided for the students to discuss the problem assignments.  A cover sheet is to be used when turning in problems.
 
  • Computer Projects:
 
There will be various computer projects assigned from each chapter in the Microsoft Excel book.  Each computer project will be worth approximately fifty (50) points. Each computer project will be discussed on the date assigned and the results are to be handed-in on the due date (as noted in the course schedule).  A cover sheet is to be used when turning in computer projects.
 
Exchange of Ideas: The class discussions will emphasize the exchange of ideas
          that will cover the important points of the material assigned.  The
          exchange of ideas will be done through the analysis of questions,
          course materials and problems.  The instructor and/or the students   
          will expand the information discussed to demonstrate how the
          points relate to today's business operations.  The student is
          responsible for all the material assigned, whether covered in class or
          not covered in class.
 
 
 
 
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 Michael Schwartz
      Service Center (672­-3391).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DETAILED SYLLABUS & CLASS SCHEDULE
 
 
MTG #
 
 
DATE
 
 
TOPIC
 
 
TEXT REFERENCE
 
 
READING/PROBLEMS
ASSIGNMENT & DUE DATE 
1
8/28
General Overview
Review Syllabus
Fill out Questionnaire
Introduction
Descriptive Stat. (Skip 2.7&2.9)
 
 
 
Read Chapters 1 to 3: Text Book
Problems: Chapter 2
2.3, 2.15, 2.19, 2.36, 2.45
DUE:  9/4/07
Read Chapters 1 & 2: Excel Book
2
9/4
Probability
Read Chapter 4: Text Book
Problems: Chapter 3
3.4 (B&C), 3.12, 3.27, 3.31
DUE:  9/11/07
Excel Book: Chapter 2
#2 & #9
DUE:  9/11/07
Read Chapter 3: Excel Book
3
9/11
Discrete Random Variables
Read Chapter 5: Text Book
Problems: Chapter 4
4.8, 4.9, 4.12, 4.14, 4.23, 4.25, 4.34
DUE:  9/18/07
Excel Book: Chapter 3
#4 & #7
DUE:  9/18/07
Read Chapter 4: Excel Book
4
9/18
Continuous Random Variables
(Skip 5.4 to 5.6)
Exam #1 Review
Read Chapter 6: Text Book
Problems: Chapter 5
5.7, 5.8, 5.23 to 5.29, 5.33, 5.34
DUE:  10/2/07
Excel Book: Chapter 4
#2 to #4, #6, & #15
DUE:  10/2/07
Read Chapter 5: Excel Book
5
9/25
EXAM #1
 
 
6
10/2
Sampling Dist of Sample Mean
Review Exam #1
Read Chapter 7: Text Book
Problems: Chapter 6    
6.7, 6.9, 6.19
DUE:  10/9/07
Excel Book: Chapter 5
#1, #6, #8, & #11
DUE:  10/9/07
7
10/9
Confidence Intervals
(Skip 7.6)
Read Chapter 8: Text Book
Problems: Chapter 7
7.4 to 7.8, 7.15 to 7.18, 7.21, 7.28, 7.29, 7.37
DUE:  10/16/07
8
10/16
Hypothesis Testing
(Skip 8.6 to 8.8)
Read Chapter 9: Text Book
Problems: Chapter 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, 8.68
DUE:  10/23/07
Read Chapter 6: Excel Book
9
10/23
Statistical Inf. Based on 2 Samples: (Skip 9.4)
Exam #2 Review
Read Chapter 11: Text Book
Problems: Chapter 9
9.1, 9.2, 9.5, 9.7, 9.9, 9.17, 9.20, 9.29B, 9.37
DUE:  11/6/07
Excel Book: Chapter 6
#13(a,b,c,f), #15(a,b,c,e),
#19(a,b,c,e)
DUE:  11/6/07
Read Chapter 8: Excel Book
10
10/30
EXAM #2
 
 
11
11/6
Regression
Review Exam #2
Read Chapter 12: Text Book
Problems: Chapter 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:  11/13/07
Excel Book: Chapter 8
#9 (a,b,c,d.e,h)
DUE:  11/13/07
Read Chapter 9: Excel Book
Class Project Assigned
DUE: 12/4/07
12
11/13
More Regression
Read Chapter 14: Text Book
Excel Book: Chapter 9
#6 & #11 (a,b,d,f)
DUE:  11/20/07
Read Chapter 12: Excel Book
13
11/20
Process Improvement Using Control Charts
(Skip 14.6 & 14.8)
Chapter 14
Read Chapter 10: Text Book
Problems: Chapter 14
14.9 & 14.42
DUE: 11/27/07
Excel Book: Chapter 12
#11 & 13
DUE: 11/27/07
Read Chapter 10: Excel Book
14
11/27
Introduction to ANOVA
Chapter 10
 
Problems: Chapter 10
10.10a, 10.17(a&b)
DUE: 12/4/07
Excel Book: Chapter 10
#14 (a,b,c,d,f)
DUE:  12/4/07
15
12/4
Project Presentations
Project Reports Due
Final Exam Review
 
 
16
12/11
FINAL EXAM  5:45-8:00 PM
 
 
 
 
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