Business Analytics

Catalog description

This course is part one of a two course statistics sequence in the business core. This course assumes no prior knowledge of statistics. This introductory course covers the material through probability and hypothesis testing. This course is taught using MS EXCEL as the software tool to solve all problems. Practical applications of statistical tools and techniques to solve business problems will be the focus. Students will begin the journey towards a decision-making mind-set based upon data, research and interpretation of research findings. Specific topics include defining data, describing data, visualizing data, statistical inference (probability, normal distributions and central limit theorem) and hypothesis testing. 3 hours. Prereqs: BUSA 2030 and Minimum Math ACT score of 19 OR Minimum Math SAT score of 510 OR any Math 1005 or higher OR permission of instructor Typically Offered: Demorest Campus: fall and spring, Online: fall