BA 275 Quantitative Business Methods
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BA 275 Quantitative
Business Methods (4)
Fall 2007
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Instructor:
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Jim
Moran
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Office:
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Bexell 334
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Office Phone:
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737-8871
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E-mail:
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moranj@bus.orst.edu
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Office Hours:
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Tues 10-11 Thur
2-3 (and by appointment)
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Course Description – 4Credits:
Lecture 4 hours/week
Management decision processes
utilizing statistical methods, use and application of probability concepts,
sampling procedures, statistical estimation, and regression to the analysis and
solution of such business problems as income and cost estimation, sales
forecasting, performance evaluation, inventory analysis, and quality control. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 245 and sophomore standing.
Course Objectives
This course teaches
quantitative methods used in data analysis and business decision making. Topics
covered include: descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, hypothesis
testing, statistical process control, and forecasting. Business applications of
these techniques are emphasized. Students in this course will acquire expertise
in computer-based methods for data analysis and decision making, through
computer analysis of business datasets.
Prerequisite: Math 245
(probability, probability distributions, etc.) and sophomore standing.
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Resources
Text
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Anderson, Sweeney and Williams, Essentials of Statistics for Business and
Economics (abbreviated 4th ed.) (required: choose either
hardcopy or e-copy).
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ThomsonNow access code (required).
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ThomsonNow (TNOW) Accounts
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The conduct of
the course includes: lectures w/ class
notes (ppts); daily help sessions; weekly on-line quizzes and assignments;
midterm exam; a data analysis report; and a final exam.
The
student is expected to:
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Complete the
textbook assignments, and weekly on-line assignments and tests. [Note:
Data files for the exercises/problems are in Blackboard.]
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Attend lectures
during the regularly scheduled class time and weekly help sessions when needed.
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Develop
appropriate StatGraphics skill level.
StatGraphics
Upon completion of this course,
students will understand and be able to use STATGRAPHICS
CENTURION XV to analyze business, economic and financial data with various
statistical tools. The software is
available on all PC’s in the COB Computer Lab, Bexell basement; or you can obtain a free copy to install on
your personal PC from: a) the OSUware
2007 CD which is available in Milne
Computer Center
and the Valley Library; or b) a download from this siteč http://tss.oregonstate.edu/softdist/StatGraphics/downloads/index.shtml
Examinations
& Grading:
There are seven weekly on-line tests and seven on-line
assignments; plus a midterm, a final, and data analysis report. No alternate test times are scheduled for any
of the exams or assignments. Bring a
calculator (communication devices not allowed) to the midterm and the final (and
be sure to use a pencil!). All tests are
closed book, no notes, etc. They will
cover material in the textbook, lectures, problems, on-line assignment and tests.
APPROXIMATE
points for final grade & grade breakdown:
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Weekly Test (7) (70)
17%
Assignments (7) (70) 17
Mid-Term (100)
25
Data Analysis Report (15) 4
Final (130) 33
Miscellaneous (15) 4
400
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B
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92%
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70
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Exams, Schedules, & Attendance
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Weekly Tests & Assignments: See
deadlines in the Course Schedule. You
must meet these deadlines for credit. No
make-ups will be given for any reason.
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Midterm Exam and Final Exam: No make-up exams will be given. Students will receive zero points
unless: there are extreme circumstances;
the instructor is notified in advance; and an acceptable written excuse
or official verification is presented prior to rescheduling. There is no alternate scheduled time
for the final exam. [Note:
vacation plans and airline schedules are not valid excuses.]
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No
communication devices of any type are allowed in the classroom during
exams/quizzes.
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Students with
Disabilities
Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Services
for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Students with accommodations approved
through SSD are responsible for contacting the faculty member in charge of the
course prior to or during the first week of the term to discuss accommodations.
Students who believe they are eligible
for accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through SSD should
contact SSD immediately at 737-4098.
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Student Conduct
Be sure to review the university policy academic issues and student conduct č http://oregonstate.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm
Note:
If you have not had your COB picture taken or if it is “out-dated”, be
sure to have it taken by the COB electronic photo staff, before the end of the
first week of classes. They are located in the COB Computer Lab,
basement of Bexell Hall.
IMPORTANT
NOTE: This syllabus is a guide, not a
contract, and therefore may be changed as necessary. If changes are made, I will announce and
discuss them in class.
