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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PERLIS
Institut Matematik Kejuruteraan
Course Schedule for Engineering Statistics / BQT 173
(Academic Session II, 2013/2014)
Subject and Code
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Business Statistics / BQT 173
Total Lecture Hours
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3 Hours (lecture) x 14 weeks
1 Hours (tutorial) x 14 weeks
Synopsis
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This course covers topics on data and statistics, descriptive statistics (tabular, graphical
presentation and numerical measures), introduction to random variable, discrete and
continuous probability distributions, sampling and sampling distributions, estimation,
hypothesis tests, regression and correlation, and introduction to multiple regression.
Course Outcomes
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At the end of this course the student should be able to:
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Ability to apply the basic concept of statistics for statistical analysis and summarizing
data.
Ability to differentiate between discrete and continuous random variables and solve
probability distribution.
Ability to identify and decide the suitable statistical inference and regression in decision
making.
Course Content
CHAPTER 1
1.0 Data & Statistics
1.1 Application in Business
1.2 Data
1.3 Data Sources
1.4 Descriptive Statistics
1.5 Statistical Inference
1.6 Statistical Analysis using Excel
CHAPTER 2
2.0 Descriptive Statistics: Tabular & Graphical Presentation
2.1 Summarizing Qualitative Data
2.2 Summarizing Quantitative Data
2.3 Exploratory Data Analysis:
(The Stem-and-Leaf Display, Frequency
Distribution, Charts and Graph)
CHAPTER 3
3.0 Descriptive Statistics: Numerical Measures (Statistic)
3.1 Measures of Central Tendency
3.2 Measures of Dispersion
CHAPTER 4
4.0 Introduction to Random Variable
4.1 Discrete Random Variable
4.2 Continuous Random Variable
4.3 Mean and Variance of Random Variable
CHAPTER 5
5.0 Discrete Probability Distributions
5.1 Binomial Probability Distribution
5.2 Poisson Probability Distribution
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CHAPTER 6
6.0 Continuous Probability Distributions
6.1 Normal Probability Distribution
6.2 Standard Normal Probability Distribution
6.3 Binomial Approximation
6.4 Poisson Approximation
CHAPTER 7
7.0 Sampling and Sampling Distributions
7.1 Sampling Methods
(Simple Random Sampling, Stratified Random Sampling, Cluster Sampling,
Systematic Sampling, and Convenience Sampling)
7.2 Introduction to Sampling Distribution
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Sampling Distribution of Mean ( x )
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Sampling Distribution of Proportion ( p )
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CHAPTER 8
8.0 Estimation
8.1 Point Estimation
(Best Linear Unbiased Estimator)
8.2 Interval Estimation
(Confidence Interval for mean and proportion
with known and unknown  )
CHAPTER 9
9.0 Hypothesis Tests
9.1 Developing Null and Alternative Hypotheses
9.2 Type I & Type II Error
9.3 Population mean ( known and unknown  )
9.4 Population Proportion
9.5 Inferences About the Difference Between Two Population Means
9.6 Inferences About the Difference Between Two Population Proportions
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Examination 2
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CHAPTER 10
10.0 Regression and Correlation
10.1 Simple Linear Regression
10.2 Scatter Diagram
10.3 Graphical Method for Determining Regression
10.4 Least Square Method
10.5 Coefficient Determination
10.6 Test of Significance
10.7 Correlation
CHAPTER 11
11.0 Introduction to Multiple Regression
11.1 Multiple Regression Model
11.2 Multiple Coefficient of Determination
11.3 Model Assumptions
11.4 Test of Significance
MINGGU ULANGKAJI / REVISION WEEK
PEPERIKSAAN AKHIR SEMESTER / FINAL EXAMINATION
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Evaluation:
(i) Peperiksaan/ Examination: 80%
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Final Examination
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Mid Term Examination (Examination1 + Examination 2) = 30%
(ii) Kerja kursus/course work: 20%
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Quizzes / Assignments
= 20%
Textbook:
Into Statistics, McGraw Hill
Reference Books:
(i) G C Beri (2010) Business statistics, McGraw-Hill.
(ii) Ronald M Weiers; J Brian Gray; Lawrence H Peters (2008) Introduction to business statistics, Thomson/South-Western.
(iii) Mark, L.B., Levine, D. M. & Krehbiel, T.C. (2008) Basic Business Statistics, 11 edition, Prentice Hall.
(iv) Bowerman, O. & Orris, P. (2008). Essentials of Business Statistics, 2nd edition, McGraw Hill/Irwin.
(v) Weiers, R.M. (2007). Introduction to Business Statistics. Duxbury Press. An International Thompson Publishing Company.
Lecturer: Nornadia Binti Mohd Yazid
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 017-4898624
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