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BA 376 Applied
Quantitative Methods (2)
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Additional Course Materials, login to the Blackboard Learning System čhttp://my.oregonstate.edu/
Winter 2010
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Instructor: |
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Office: |
Bexell 334 |
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Office Phone: |
737-8871 |
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Office Hours: |
Mon 2-3 Tues
9-10 Weds 8:30-9:30
(and by appointment) |
Course Description – 2 Credits:
Lecture 2 hours per week
This course offers an
in-depth discussion on advanced quantitative methods most relevant to business
students. Topics may include regression
analysis, time series and forecasting, design of experiments, simulations,
decision analysis, survey data analysis, data mining and computationally
intensive statistical methods.
Learning Outcomes
This project-oriented quantitative course enables students to apply advanced quantitative methods to projects that are related to their functional disciplines. The selected topics will be highly integrated to enhance student learning in their perspective business field. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
§ state the purposes of the selected quantitative methods with respect to their own field,
§ examine business problems from a quantitative angle,
§ apply the appropriate quantitative methods to perform computer-assisted analysis,
§ interpret the results of analyses and communicate those results to a non-statistical audience.
Prerequisites
BA 276 or equivalent. Available to Business Majors only.
Learning Resources
· Anderson/Sweeney/Williams, Applied Quantitative Methods (abbreviated, custom 10th ed.) (required).
· CengageNow access code (required).
Blackboard and
CengageNow (CNOW) Accounts
· Access your Blackboard account for course announcements/information/documents. All of the course materials (syllabus, course packet, announcements, etc.) are available on the campus Blackboard System. č https://my.oregonstate.edu
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Complete by January 8th, Friday:
o “Enter School Name:” OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
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“Course Key”
enter:
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E-2K7G62DEYGASF
for Section 003 (Monday
12:00 – 2:00)
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E-5CX7RGUM5FWWE for Section 002 (Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00)
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E-2XGT87S57UWM8 for Section 004
(Wednesday 12:00 – 2:00)
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The conduct of
the course includes: lectures w/ class
notes (ppts); daily help sessions; four on-line assignments; three group projects (w/ StatGraphics); midterm exam; and a final exam.
The student is expected
to:
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Complete the
textbook assignments, on-line assignments, group projects, and tests. [Note:
Data files for the exercises/problems are in Blackboard.]
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Attend lectures
during the regularly scheduled class time.
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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 by downloading from: a) http://secure.oregonstate.edu/osuware ; or
b) http://tss.oregonstate.edu/softdist/StatGraphics/downloads/index.shtml
Examinations
& Grading:
There are on-line assignments, group projects, plus a
midterm and a final. 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 assignments, and group projects.
APPROXIMATE points for final grade &
grade breakdown:
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Group Projects (3) (25)
9% CNOW Assignments
(4) (35) 12 Mid-Term (100) 34 Final (130) 45 290
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A B C D F |
92% 82 70 60 <60 |
Exams, Schedules, & Attendance
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Weekly Progress Checks & 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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Group
Projects: All projects must strictly
adhere to the requirements in the handout.
All team members must participate.
Each team must do its own work.
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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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Late
hand-ins receive no credit.
Important Matters
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Students with
Disabilities
Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and
Disability Access Services (DAS). Students with accommodations approved through
DAS 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 DAS should contact DAS 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.