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Business Statistics I
SUMMER 2016
Monday thru Friday
QUMT 2341-01
Pofessor:
Office Hours:
Mr. Manuel Alcocer
MTWRF 11:20 – 12:30 PM other hours by appointment,
And available by email.
Office
Phone
E-mail
MAIN 2.424
956-882.5726
[email protected]
Classroom:
MAIN 2.518
Class Schedule:
MTWRF 9:40 – 11:10 AM
Textbook:
Discovering Business Statistics. Quinton Nottingham and James
Brownsville Campus
Hawkes (2013). Hawkes Learning Systems
Book ISBN 978-1-935782-87-2 Book and Software Bundle ISBN 978-1935782-88-9
“Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself”
Course Description
An introduction to descriptive statistics and statistical inference. Topics include collection, organization,
and visualization of numerical data, central tendency, dispersion, probability theory, conditional and joint
probabilities, counting rules, discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling distributions and
central limit theorem, and statistical concepts in quality control.
Prerequisite
MATH 341 or 1340 or 1314 or 1414 or 1324 or 1325; CIS 1301 or 1101 or INFC 1301.with a minimum
grade of C.
Textbook and Other Required Resources
Required Textbook: Discovering Business Statistics. Quinton Nottingham and James Hawkes (2013).
Book ISBN 978-1-935782-87-2 Book and Software Bundle ISBN 978-1-935782-88-9
Required Software: Hawkes Learning System software. This software requires an access code which is
purchasable from http://www.hawkeslearning.com/Support/GetYourAccessCode.htm. See the
instructions beginning on page eight. You will require the course ID: UTRGVDBS. You will also need
to access the software from one of two methods.
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First, for traditional computer users that wants to install the software to their machine: Follow the
instructions on pages 7 and 8 and download the software for: Discovering Business Statistics (textbook by
Nottingham, Hawkes). Find this in the Student and Instructor Downloads drop down window at
http://www.hawkeslearning.com/Support/Downloads.htm. Then select the appropriate download (Mac or
PC). I recommend AY 14-15 Student Complete Install for PC or AY 14-15 Student Install for Mac.
Second, for users that want a web based version of the software, follow the instructions on pages 9 and
10.
There is also a series of videos available at
http://www.hawkeslearning.com/Students/StudentTraining.htm.
Use of Web Site
Course materials and the gradebook are posted online in Blackboard Learn at https://my.utrgv.edu/home
or directly from https://mycourses.utrgv.edu/. For questions and technical support on using Blackboard
Learn, please contact the COLTT help desk at (956) 665-5327.
Software
Students will learn how to use the Microsoft Excel for performing statistical data analysis. Microsoft
Excel is available in the ACSB Computing Labs and is available for purchase at a discount on
my.UTRGV once systems is able to transfer the option.
Course Learning Goals and Outcomes
By the end of the semester students should be able to:
1. View decision-making problems from a quantitative perspective
2. Understand the importance of data collection and analysis in making business decisions
3. Understand data visualization tools and apply those tools to business data
4. Summarize business data using descriptive statistics
5. Calculate and explain marginal, joint, and conditional probabilities
6. Solve discrete and continuous probability distribution computations across the business
environment
7. Explain the effect of sampling and solve sampling distribution problems that occur in
business
8. Make inferences about population parameters from business data
9. Calculate and interpret statistical process control charts
College of Business and Entrepreneurship Learning Goals
BBA Learning Goals
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Professional attitudes
An appreciation for the role of business in
a free enterprise economy
Basic quantitative and analytical skills
Written communication skills
Oral communication skills
Global awareness
Appreciation for cultural diversity
This course contributes to
the following BBA
learning objectives:
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Exam and assignments
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Exam and assignments
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Assessment Method
Ethical decision-making
Functional areas of business (e.g.,
finance, marketing, accounting)
Department/Major Learning Goals
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Exam and assignments
This course contributes to
the following disciplinebased learning objectives:
Assessment Method
Develop knowledge necessary to
understand, design and implement
information systems infrastructure in
organizations
Develop skills necessary to understand,
design and implement information
systems infrastructure in organizations
Develop quantitative skills necessary to
effectively evaluate and use information
in organizations
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Exam and assignments
Exams
There will be four exams with each worth 100 points for a total of 400 points. Each student will need to
bring a Scantron Form 882-E and at least one No. 2 pencil with a good eraser to each test.
Missed Exam/Late Assignment Policy
Prior arrangements must be made with the instructor, whenever possible. To be fair to all other
students, the weight of the missed test will be added to the next test. In the case of the last test, the
student will be given a comprehensive examination.
This arrangement will only be given to students who are able to produce an official document within a
reasonable time (within 7 days) period. Examples of official documents are medical reports, accident or
traffic violations, and other unforeseen circumstances. Official documents should be written in English.
All non-United States documents must be authenticated and verified.
Assignments and Group Project Policies
No late submissions will be accepted for this class. Submissions for group presentation slides are due by
5:00 pm the day prior to the next day’s presentation. No submissions of presentation slides will cause
zero grade for all group members for that particular group presentation. Late submissions with acceptable
official excuses will be given full credit. However, they must be submitted within a reasonable time
period.
Do not place assignments in the faculty mailboxes or office without consent. It will be counted as a late
submission. Faculty will not be responsible for loss of assignments that are not submitted in class.
Athletic events and routine or pre-planned company assignments are not acceptable excuses for late work.
Affected students should make arrangements for their assignments to be submitted prior to the deadline
given.
The sub-elements and the final group project must be submitted on time. Students will be dropped from
the course if they failed to submit sub-elements by the deadlines. Late projects will be reviewed but they
will not be graded nor awarded credit.
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Grading Policies
Four tests and assignments are graded based on the following points:
Exam 1 ........................................................................................................................ 100 -20%
Exam 2 ........................................................................................................................ 100 -20%
Exam 3 ........................................................................................................................ 100 -20%
Exam 4 ........................................................................................................................ 100 -20%
Assignments (homework) ............................................................................................ 250 -20%
Total ............................................................................................................................. 650 -100%
Grading scale
Final course grading scale is as follows:
585 and up
90 and up
520 to 584
80 to 89.9
455 to 519
70 to 79.9
390 to 454
60 to 69.9
389 and below below 60
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Student Responsibilities
The College of Business Administration expects students to behave in a professional and respectful
manner in the classroom and during any interaction with professors, colleagues, and other stakeholders
(e.g., recruiters). Here are a few specific policies I would like each student to respect in my course:
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Read and understand course syllabus.
Check Web site on regular basis.
Read assigned material before class.
Academic Honesty: Cheating of any kind is an unacceptable behavior and will not be tolerated.
o Do your own work.
o Do not collaborate with others on assignments unless it is specifically allowed.
Unless otherwise noted, all work submitted to me needs to be typed (double-spaced) and stapled.
o Make sure you follow instructions and proofread assignments.
Arrive to class on time.
Do not disrupt class.
o No reading the newspaper during class.
o No chit-chat about non-course related topics.
No NEDs (Noise Emitting Devices, e.g., cell phones, pagers, mp3 players).
o Please place your NEDs on vibrate or turn them off during class.
Instructor permission is required prior to using a lap top in class.
o A lap top computer used in class should be employed strictly for class related activities.
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It’s your attitude which will determine the success of the class.
Please come to class with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for
learning
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UTRGV Policy Statements
Students with Disabilities:
If you have a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which
affects your academic performance) and would like to receive academic accommodations, please
inform your instructor and contact Student Accessibility Services to schedule an appointment to
initiate services. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with Student Accessibility
Services before classes start. However, accommodations can be provided at any time.
Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in Cortez Hall Room 129 and can
be contacted by phone at (956) 882-7374 (Voice) or via email at [email protected].
Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 108 University Center and can be
contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005 (Voice), (956) 665-3840 (Fax), or via email at
[email protected].
Mandatory Course Evaluation Period:
Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your
UTRGV account (http://my.utrgv.edu); you will be contacted through email with further
instructions. Online evaluations will be available Nov. 18 – Dec. 9, 2015. Students who complete
their evaluations will have priority access to their grades.
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and may be dropped from the course for
excessive absences. UTRGV’s attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they
are participating in officially sponsored university activities, such as athletics; for observance of
religious holy days; or for military service. Students should contact the instructor in advance of
the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or examinations.
Scholastic Integrity:
As members of a community dedicated to Honesty, Integrity and Respect, students are reminded
that those who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the
possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the University. Scholastic dishonesty
includes but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, and collusion; submission for credit of any
work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an
examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the
attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students and
the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced (Board
of Regents Rules and Regulations and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All scholastic
dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students.
Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Violence:
In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a “responsible employee” for
reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report any instance, occurring during a
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student’s time in college, of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, or
sexual harassment about which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing,
discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at www.utrgv.edu/equity,
including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively
strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity,
civility, and mutual respect in an environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination.
Course Drops:
According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of
DR until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and
can no longer drop the class. Students considering dropping the class should be aware of the “3peat rule” and the “6-drop” rule so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their
academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students
may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other
Texas public higher education institutions will count toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat
rule refers to additional fees charged to students who take the same class for the third time.
LAST CLASS DAY AUGUST 18, 2016
FINAL EXAM
AUGUST 19, 2016 (9:55 to 11:40)
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This syllabus is tentative and is subject to change anytime.
If you have any comments or questions, please use [email protected]
Please include in all your mails the course name as well as your full name.
Please identify all your works properly, name, ID number and date.
If in the course of the Semester period you change your name please notify me.
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Course Schedule
This course will move very fast. You are strongly encouraged to review all reading material ahead of class.
This syllabus and schedule are subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.
Date
Topic
Read
14 July Class Introduction
Sections 1.1-1.4
15 July Ch.1 Decision Making Using Statistics
Sections 2.1-2.6
18 July Ch.2 Data, Reality, and Problem Solving
Sections 3.1-3.7
19 July Ch.3 Organizing, Displaying, and Interpreting Data
Sections 4.1-4.5, 4.8
20 July Ch.4 Numerical Descriptive Statistics
21 July Ch.4 Numerical Descriptive Statistics
22 July Review for Exam 1
25 July Exam 1
Sections 5.1-5.6 and 5.8
26 July Ch.5 Probability, Randomness, and Uncertainty
27 July Ch.5 Probability, Randomness, and Uncertainty
28 July Ch.5 Probability, Randomness, and Uncertainty
Sections 6.1-6.6
29 July Ch.6 Discrete Probability Distributions
1 August Ch.6 Discrete Probability Distributions
2 August Review for Exam 2
3 August Exam 2 (Comprehensive)
4 August
5 August
8 August
9 August
10 August
11 August
12 August
15 August
16 August
17 August
18 August
19 August
Ch.7 Continuous Distributions
Ch.7 Continuous Distributions
Ch.7 Continuous Distributions
Ch.8 Sampling & Sampling Distributions
Ch.8 Sampling & Sampling Distributions
Ch.8 Distribution of the Sampling Proportions
Review for Exam 3
Exam 3 (Comprehensive)
Ch.9 Estimating Interval Estimation
Ch.9 Estimating Sample Size
Ch.9 Estimating Population Proportions
Ch 17 Statistical Process Control - 𝑥̅ and R charts
Ch 17 Statistical Process Control - 𝑥̅ and R charts
Ch 17 Statistical Process Control - p-charts
Review for final exam
Exam 4 (Comprehensive)
Sections 7.1-7.3
Sections 8.1-8.3
Sections 8.1-8.3
Section 8.4
Sections 9.1-9.4
Sections 9.5
Sections 9.6 and 9.7
Sections 17.1 – 17.3
Sections 17.1 – 17.3
Section 17.4
Each chapter, except chapter 1, has an accompanying Hawkes assignment. For assigned
work and due dates see the next page.
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Hawkes Learning Software (Homework) Due Dates
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HLS Lessons
2.5 - 2.6 Levels of Measurement and Data Classifications
3.4 Frequency Distributions
3.5 - 3.9 Graphical Displays of Data: Line Graphs, Histograms,
and Stem-and-Leaf
4.1 Measures of Location
4.2a Measures of Dispersion
4.3 Measures of Relative Position
4.5 - 4.7 Applying the Standard Deviation [Bonus]
Chapter 4 Review [Bonus]
5.1 - 5.2 Classical Probability
5.4 Probability Rules: Properties, Complement, and Addition Rules
5.5 - 5.6 Probability Rules: Independence, Multiplication Rules,
and Conditional Probability
5.8a Basic Counting Rules
6.1 - 6.3 Discrete Random Variables
6.5 The Binomial Distribution
6.6 The Poisson Distribution
7.2 Introduction to the Normal Curve
7.3a Reading a Normal Curve Table
7.3b The Normal Distribution
7.3c z - Transformations
8.3 The Distribution of the Sample Mean
8.4 The Distribution of the Sample Proportion [Bonus]
Chapter 8 Review [Bonus]
9.1 - 9.3 Interval Estimation of the Population Mean
9.4a Student's t-Distribution
9.4b Interval Estimation of the Population Mean: Small Samples,
Sigma Unknown
9.5 Precision and Sample Size: Means
9.6 - 9.7 Estimating the Population Proportion [Bonus]
17.3a Monitoring with an x-Bar Chart
17.3b Monitoring with an R Chart
17.4 Monitoring with a p Chart
Chapter 17 Review [Bonus]
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Due
7/17/2016
7/24/2016
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7/31/2016
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8/18/2015
Points
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Student Directions-Installed Software
Important Information
Course ID: UTRGVDBS
Instructor Name: ____________________________________________________
Section Name: _____________________________________________________
Do NOT purchase a used License Number or Access Code (from other students or online
vendors). License Numbers and Access Codes are registered to the original purchaser only.
Install the Software
1.
Download the software from www.hawkeslearning.com/download. OR if you have a
CD version of the software, Insert the installation CD and follow the on-screen directions.
Be sure to select the software for Discovering Business Statistics (textbook by
Nottingham, Hawkes).
2.
When prompted, enter your Course ID.
Get Your Access Code
1.
Go to www.hawkeslearning.com/accesscode.
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3.
4.
Select Register if you have already purchased your materials and need to register the
License Number on the yellow sticker. Select Purchase if you need to buy an Access
Code.
Fill out the form with your information.
Click Submit to receive your personalized Access Code.
5.
Copy your Access Code so that it can be pasted into the software.
Enroll in Your Course
1.
Double-click on the round Hawkes Learning Systems icon on your desktop.
2.
Type or paste your Access Code into the software and click OK.
3.
When prompted, save your Access Code to a portable USB drive or to your personal
computer for future use. You will be able to use the Load from File option in the future.
4.
Select your instructor and section from the drop-down menu and click Enroll.
You are now ready to complete assignments for this course!
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Complete Assignments
Watch the Video Tour located under the profile menu to learn more about Hawkes.
Each lesson involves three modes: Learn, Practice, and Certify. Use Learn and Practice to learn
the concepts and work out practice problems. When you feel confident in the material, move to
Certify to complete your homework.
If you are working online, your completed work will be automatically uploaded to your
instructor’s grade book. If your computer is not connected to the Internet, you will need to follow
these steps to submit your offline certificates.
a. Save the certificate to a portable USB drive.
b. From a computer with Internet access, open your Progress Report either through the
student software or by going to course.hawkeslearning.com/UTRGVDBS.
c. Open the Submit Certificates tab.
d. Browse to the location of the saved certificate and click Submit Certificates.
Your offline certificates must be submitted on or before the due date to be considered on-time.
View Your Progress Report
Access your Progress Report at course.hawkeslearning.com/UTRGVDBS
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See a list of your homework due dates.
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Get up-to-date grade information.
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View course materials posted by your instructor.
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Send messages or post to the class discussion board.
Access Your eBook
1. Open the Progress Report.
2. Click on the My Tools tab.
3. Click eBook to open the book. If you have not registered your eBook, you will first be
prompted to enter an eBook License Number.
Questions? Visit the Technical Support page at www.hawkeslearning.com/support.
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Student Directions – Web based
Important Information
Instructor Name: _______________________________________________________
Section Name: _______________________________________________________
Do NOT purchase a used License Number or Access Code (from other students or online
vendors). License Numbers and Access Codes are registered to the original purchaser only.
Create Your Hawkes Account
Go to learn.hawkeslearning.com and click Create an Account to create an account.
1. If you have already purchased your materials, enter your License Number (located on the
yellow sticker in your materials) or Access Code and click Validate. OR If you need to
purchase an Access Code, use the link to purchase one from the Hawkes website.
a. Select the option to Purchase an Access Code.
b. Fill out the form with your information.
c. Click Submit to receive your personalized Access Code.
d. Copy and paste or type your Access Code into the New User Setup page.
2. Fill out the form with your information or confirm the preloaded information.
3. Set your password, time zone, and security questions.
4. Add a profile image.
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Enroll in Your Course
Select your instructor and section from the drop-down menus and click Enroll.
You are now ready to complete assignments for this course!
Explore Your Course
Watch the Video Tour located under the profile menu to learn more about Hawkes.
1. The Dashboard includes your course information and the mini To-Do List.
2. The To-Do List shows you when you need to complete homework or take a test.
3. The Navigation Toolbar contains links to important tools such as your grades, eBooks,
the notifications center, and messages.
Complete Your Homework
Each lesson involves three phases: Learn, Practice, and Certify. Use Learn and Practice to learn
the concepts and work out practice problems. When you feel confident in the material, move to
Certify to complete your homework.
For additional help, go to http://www.hawkestv.com to watch videos on every lesson.
Get Help
If you have any questions about registering your email address and password, enrolling in your
course, or using the site, please contact Hawkes Technical Support.
Phone:
Phone Hours:
800.426.9538
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 10:00pm ET
Online Chat Support:
Chat Hours:
http://www.hawkeslearning.com/chat
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Technical Support Email:
[email protected]
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