QMB introduction
QMB6358 Section 0321: Statistical Analysis for Managerial Decisions (Fall 13)
Time:
Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
MW 9:35 – 11:30am
Dr. Xiajun Amy Pan
STZ 364
MW 1:00 -2:00pm
Place:
Email:
Phone:
Web:
HGS 250 amypan@ufl.edu 352- 273 - 3267
E-learning site (https://lss.at.ufl.edu/)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides the essentials of statistics for business decision-making. We will cover topics of analysis of variance, Chi-square tests, nonparametric tests, simple linear regression, and multiple regression. You will also learn how to use computer software in decision and statistical analysis. The main objectives of this course are:
• To enhance your knowledge of statistics in business world
• To provide the tools for you to apply simple and multiple regression analysis for problem solving in a business environment.
• To provide a general understanding of more advanced statistical techniques listed above under the course description.
Prerequisite: A course in statistics (QMB 3250, STA 3024, QMB 5304 or equivalent).
COURSE MATERIALS:
1. Required Text
• “Basic Business Statistics” by Mark L. Berenson, David M. Levine, Timothy C. Krehbiel;
12th Edition; Pearson Prentice Hall 2012. ISBN-10: 013309930X, ISBN-13: 9780133099300. (reserved in Library West)
• Or any alternate statistical reference you like.
2. Course Website: This course will use the E-learning substantially. The login page is located at https://lss.at.ufl.edu/ (a) Course Notes: PowerPoint slides will be posted on the E-learning site. These slides may be incomplete and you will be expected to fill in the blanks in class.
(b) Assignments: Several sets of team homework (3 students per group) will be collected for grading. The solutions will be posted in the website.
(c) Forums: You are invited to further discuss topics brought up in class on the forum. You can also post any comments you have about the material and ask questions. Finally, you can post
Time:
Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
MW 9:35 – 11:30am
Dr. Xiajun Amy Pan
STZ 364
MW 1:00 -2:00pm
Place:
Email:
Phone:
Web:
HGS 250 amypan@ufl.edu 352- 273 - 3267
E-learning site (https://lss.at.ufl.edu/)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides the essentials of statistics for business decision-making. We will cover topics of analysis of variance, Chi-square tests, nonparametric tests, simple linear regression, and multiple regression. You will also learn how to use computer software in decision and statistical analysis. The main objectives of this course are:
• To enhance your knowledge of statistics in business world
• To provide the tools for you to apply simple and multiple regression analysis for problem solving in a business environment.
• To provide a general understanding of more advanced statistical techniques listed above under the course description.
Prerequisite: A course in statistics (QMB 3250, STA 3024, QMB 5304 or equivalent).
COURSE MATERIALS:
1. Required Text
• “Basic Business Statistics” by Mark L. Berenson, David M. Levine, Timothy C. Krehbiel;
12th Edition; Pearson Prentice Hall 2012. ISBN-10: 013309930X, ISBN-13: 9780133099300. (reserved in Library West)
• Or any alternate statistical reference you like.
2. Course Website: This course will use the E-learning substantially. The login page is located at https://lss.at.ufl.edu/ (a) Course Notes: PowerPoint slides will be posted on the E-learning site. These slides may be incomplete and you will be expected to fill in the blanks in class.
(b) Assignments: Several sets of team homework (3 students per group) will be collected for grading. The solutions will be posted in the website.
(c) Forums: You are invited to further discuss topics brought up in class on the forum. You can also post any comments you have about the material and ask questions. Finally, you can post