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Introduction To Business Statistics –

qnt273

(3 credits)

This course introduces the techniques used for the visualization of numerical data and descriptive statistics in business. Topics will include an introduction to probabilities and sampling.
This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
  • Visualization of Data

    • Recognize ordinal and nominal data.
    • Identify misleading graphs.
    • Select an appropriate chart type for given data sets.
    • Prepare a frequency distribution.
  • Sampling

    • Develop sample survey questions.
    • Identify various sampling methods.
  • Normal Distribution

    • Compute an interval estimate with the empirical rule.
    • Recognize the characteristics of a standard normal distribution.
    • Distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables.
  • Probabilities

    • Solve probability problems with various counting methods.
    • Recognize probability notation.
  • Descriptive Statistics

    • Compute range, variance, and standard deviation.
    • Compute a mean, median, and mode.
    • Distinguish between a population and a sample.
    • Recognize statistical symbols.

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