BA 275 Quantitative Business Methods
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BA 275 Quantitative
Business Methods
Fall 2006
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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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Mon 10-11 Tu 1-2
Wed 11-12 (and by appointment)
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Course Description
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.
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.
č This course is based on a set
of CD video tutorials (Upgrade Study Pack—see
below). The conduct of the course includes: the CD tutorials, class notes (ppts); daily
help sessions with progress checks; weekly quizzes; midterm exams; and a final.
č Upon completion of this course, students will
understand and be able to use STATGRAPHICS
PLUS 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; on the free
OSUware CD which is available in Milne
Computer Center
and the Valley Library, or download from this site
http://tss.oregonstate.edu/softdist/StatGraphics/downloads/index.shtml
Learning Outcomes:
Text
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Moore, McCabe, Duckworth, & Sclove, The Practice of Business Statistics, Freeman
(required).
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Upgrade
Study Pack, Freeman (required).
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Excel-formatted Data Files for assigned problems
are on the Textbook CD.
Classroom & Study Materials
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All of the materials (syllabus, course packet,
announcements, etc.) are available on the campus Blackboard System. č https://my.oregonstate.edu
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EVERY
REQUIRED CLASS:
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BRING THE TEXT AND A CALCULATOR *****
Examinations
& Grading:
There will be several weekly quizzes (approx 60 minutes
each), two midterms (1:45), and a final (1:45).
No alternate test times are scheduled for any of the exams. Bring a calculator to all tests (and be sure
to use a pencil!). All tests are closed
book, no notes, etc. They will cover
material in the textbook, lectures, problems, and the video tutorials.
Approximate
points for final grade & grade breakdown:
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Weekly Quizzes (6) (90)
Mid-Terms (2) (200)
Miscellaneous (30)
Final (130)
450
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A
B
C
D
F
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90%
80
70
60
<60
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Exams, Schedules,
& Attendance
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No communication devices of any type are allowed
in the classroom during exams/quizzes.
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No make-up exams or quizzes 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. This includes the final
exam. There is no alternate scheduled
time for the final exam.
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You are expected to adhere to the Oregon State
University rules for
academic honesty. These rules are stated
and/or referred to as Academic Regulations in the current term’s Schedule of
Classes. You should be familiar with
this statement.
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Students are expected to be honest and ethical
in their academic work. Academic
dishonesty is defined as an intentional act of deception in one of the
following areas:
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cheating- use or attempted use of unauthorized
materials, information or study aids
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fabrication- falsification or invention of any
information
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assisting- helping another commit an act of
academic dishonesty
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tampering- altering or interfering with
evaluation instruments and documents
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plagiarism- representing the words or ideas of
another person as one's own
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The goal of Oregon State
University is to provide
students with the knowledge, skill and wisdom they need to contribute to
society. Our rules are formulated to
guarantee each student’s freedom to learn and to protect the fundamental rights
of others. People must treat each other
with dignity and respect in order for scholarship to thrive. Behaviors that are disruptive to learning
will not be tolerated, and will be referred to the Office of the Dean of
Students for disciplinary action.
Behaviors which create a hostile, offensive or intimidating environment
based on gender, race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, disability, marital
status or sexual orientation will be referred to the Affirmative Action Office.
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Students with documented disabilities who may
need accommodations, who have any emergency medical information the instructor
should know of, or who need special arrangements in the event of evacuation,
should make an appointment with the instructor as early as possible, no later
than the first week of the term. In
order to arrange alternative testing, the student should make the request at
least one week in advance of the test.
Students seeking accommodations must register with the Office of
Services for Students with Disabilities.
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All work which is submitted in partial
fulfillment of the requirements of this course must be solely completed by the
student submitting the work. Violations
of this requirement will be formally addressed and students will receive no
credit for the assignment. This does not
preclude the opportunity for students to “work together” before submitting the
assignment.
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. 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.
