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Syllabus 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. Page 1 of 12 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: Exam and assignments Exam and assignments Page 2 of 12 Assessment Method Ethical decision-making Functional areas of business (e.g., finance, marketing, accounting) Department/Major Learning Goals 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 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. Page 3 of 12 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 -A -B -C -D -F 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: 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. o It’s your attitude which will determine the success of the class. Please come to class with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning Page 4 of 12 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 Page 5 of 12 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) NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. Page 6 of 12 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. Page 7 of 12 Hawkes Learning Software (Homework) Due Dates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 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] Page 8 of 12 Due 7/17/2016 7/24/2016 7/24/2016 7/24/2016 7/24/2016 7/24/2016 7/31/2016 7/31/2016 7/31/2016 7/31/2016 7/31/2016 8/7/2016 8/7/2016 8/7/2016 8/7/2016 8/7/2016 8/7/2016 8/7/2016 8/14/2016 8/14/2016 8/14/2016 8/14/2016 8/14/2016 8/14/2016 8/18/2016 8/18/2016 8/18/2016 8/18/2016 8/18/2016 8/18/2016 8/18/2015 Points 10 10 10 10 10 10 5 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 5 5 10 10 10 10 5 10 10 10 5 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. 2. 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! Page 9 of 12 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 . See a list of your homework due dates. . Get up-to-date grade information. . View course materials posted by your instructor. . 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. Page 10 of 12 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. Page 11 of 12 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] Page 12 of 12