BUS172.17 Course Outline

NORTH SOUTH UNIVERSITY
Center of Excellence in higher Education

The first private university in Bangladesh
School of Business
Department of Management
Course Name: Introduction to Statistics
Course Code
& Section No:
BUS 172 Section: 17
Semester: Summer 2017
INSTRUCTOR & DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
1. Instructor Name: Zakir Hossain
2. Office NAC 861

3. Office Hours: MW: 1.005pm – 2.30pm
4. Office Phone:
5. Email Address: [email protected]
6. Department: Management
7. Links:
COURSE & SECTION INFORMATION
Class Time & MW: 2.40pm – 4.10pm (NAC 619A)

Location
Course
Prerequisite(s)
Course Credit 3:0
Hours
Course Description The course is designed as a rigorous introduction to statistics for economics
and business students. For most of you this will be your first course in
statistics. For this reason, one of the goals of the course is to introduce you
to many new concepts and techniques, as well as interesting applications of
these concepts. We will also learn to use the same statistical tools employed
by professional statisticians. This course does not have the level of technical
difficulty of more advanced statistics courses. However, the large range of
topics covered can make this course challenging. The best way to succeed is
to review the material after every lecture. If you follow this advice you will
do well in this course.
Course Objectives The course contents are designed to give students a clear idea about:
 Introductory concepts of statistical issues.
 How to group and present data
 Numerical descriptive measures
 Probability issues and different distributions
 Discrete and continuous random variable
 Fundamental Concept of hypothesis testing
Student Learning • Learn how to construct and interpret graphical and numerical summaries of data •
Outcomes Understand many of the fundamental ideas of statistics, such as variability,
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distribution, sampling • Understand how the nature of data collection methods
affects the scope of the conclusions that can be drawn from statistical studies
(especially cause and effect); the role of probability in sampling and experiments •
Learn the normal distribution and the Central Limit Theorem • Learn the basics of
statistical inference: estimation, assessing statistical significance, statistical reasoning;
apply and interpret the results of a variety of statistical techniques
TEXTBOOK(S)
Author Edition & Year Publisher ISBN

Title
Mann, Prem Introductory Statistics 8th Edition JOHN WILEY
& SONS, INC.
TEACHING STRATEGY
The instructor will present the concepts of statistics through lecture and guided discussion. The principles
will be applied to a variety of business conditions and will be presented from a “real world perspective.”.
Classes will be conducted using a variety of methods. These will include lectures, small group discussions
and exercises. You are encouraged to actively participate in all aspects of the class as significant learning
occurs when all members of the class make contributions. I see my role as to facilitate learning through a
varied and collaborative experience, not simply by lecturing.
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND GRADING SCHEME
Grading tool Points

First Exam 25%
Second Exam 25%
Quiz 10%
Final Exam 25%
Home work 10%
Attendance 5%
The final grade will be a percentage of the accumulation of all points received over the course as
follows (eg: your earned points/total points)100
100%-93%=A 79%-77%=C+ 60%-66%=D

92%-90%=A- 76%-73%=C 60% or less =F
89%-87%=B+ 72%-70%=C-
86%-83%=B 69%-67%=D+
82%-80%=B-
Note: This assigned percentage letter grade may be altered at the instructor’s discretion
CLASS ROOM RULES OF CONDUCT
1. Cellular phones should be “turned off’/“Silent mode” during the class.

2. Students are advised to frequently refer to the Student Handbook of North South University on
the following link:
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http://www.northsouth.edu/student-code-of-conduct.html
3. Academic Integrity Policy:
Academic dishonesty of any type will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism
(copying others work and representing it as our own—in part or in total— without tile appropriate
citations) and copying others responses during the exams. In addition, classroom professionalism is to
be maintained at all times. This means that when the professor is speaking or when Students are
presenting their ideas. The classroom should he silent, with the exception of invited questions. As in
any academic environment questions are welcome, but informal chatter or communication among
class members becomes a distraction for all those in attendance and will not be tolerated.
No talking or other forms of communication with other students will be allowed when exams are
being distributed. The ‘no talking’ requirement is enforced during the exam and continues until all
students have handed their exam in to the instructor. Any talking during the exam will disqualify you
from taking the exam. It is my (and all other professors) expectation that your academic work for the
course will be performed without resorting to cheating, plagiarism, lying, and/or bribery. Any student
engaging in any of these behaviors will be dealt according to North South University's code of
conduct.
EXAMS, QUIZ & MAKE UP POLICY
Quiz may or may not be announced and may not be made up for any reason. All exams will be given
over the designated class period. The exams must be taken at the scheduled times. Exams may not be made
up unless arrangements are made prior to the class period for which they are scheduled.
Cell phones are prohibited in exam sessions.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
In order to foster a collaborative learning experience where shared student participation is important,
attendance is critical. We recognize situations may develop where a student may miss class due to illness,
unique family considerations. In such a case, the student isstill responsible to ensure his/her assignments are
submitted on time and that the information covered in that session is collected properly. Arriving late for
class is rude, unprofessional, and detracts from the learning experience of your fellow students. Consistent
tardiness has the following consequences. First late arrival - no penalty, second late arrival and thereafter -
½ %off final course grade. North South University mandates to fail students who are absent 25% or more
from their classes, even if such absences are excusable.
COURSE ADJUSTMENTS
The lecturer reserves the right to make adjustments in the course requirements consistent with the course’s
overall objectives. Total course workload and available time will be considered in any such adjustments. You
will be notified at the earliest possible time if changes are to be made.
COMMUNICATION POLICY
Instructor will use his email and the website to communicate with students. Students are responsible to check
their emails and the website regularly.
APPROPRIATE USE POLICY
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All members of the North South University community must use electronic communications in a responsible
manner. The University may restrict the use of its computers and network systems for electronic
communications subject to violations of university policies/codes or local laws or national laws. Also, the
university reserves the right to limit access to its networks through university-owned or other computers, and
to remove or limit access to material posted on university-owned computers.
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
North South University will provide educational opportunities that ensure fair, appropriate and reasonable
accommodation to students who have disabilities/special needs that may affect their ability to participate in
course activities or meet course requirements. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact their
instructors to ensure that their needs are met. The University through its Special Need section will exert all
efforts to accommodate special needs.
STUDENTS COMPLAINTS POLICY
Students at North South University have the right to pursue complaints related to faculty, staff, and other
students. The nature of the complaints may be either academic or non-academic. For more information
about the policy and processes related to this policy, you may refer to the students’ handbook.
Course outline
BUS 172: Introduction to Statistics
TOPICS READING/ASSIGNMEN
T DUE
INTRODUCTION CHAPTER-1 1
ORGANIZING AND GRAPHING DATA CHAPTER-2 2
ORGANIZING AND GRAPHING DATA CHAPTER-2 3
NUMERICAL DESCRIPTIVE MEASURES CHAPTER-3 4
NUMERICAL DESCRIPTIVE MEASURES CHAPTER-3 5
Numerical Descriptive Measures CHAPTER-3 6
Probability CHAPTER-4 7
Probability CHAPTER-4 8
REVIEW FOR EXAM-1 9
MID-1 (CHAPTER 1 TO 4 10
Discrete Random Variables and Their CHAPTER-5 11

Probability Distributions
Discrete Random Variables and Their Chapter-5 12
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Probability Distributions
The Normal Distribution and Other CHAPTER-6 13
Continuous Distributions
The Normal Distribution and Other CHAPTER-6 14

Continuous Distributions
Sampling and Sampling Distributions CHAPTER-7 15
Sampling and Sampling Distributions CHAPTER-7 16
Review for Exam-2 17
Exam-2 (Chapter 5 to 7) 18
CONFIDENCE INTERVAL ESTIMATION CHAPTER-8 19
FUNDAMENTALS OF HYPOTHESIS TESTING: CHAPTER-9 20

ONE-SAMPLE TESTS
FUNDAMENTALS OF HYPOTHESIS TESTING: CHAPTER-9 21

ONE-SAMPLE TESTS
Review for Final Exam 22
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NORTH SOUTH UNIVERSITY

Center of Excellence in higher Education

1. Instructor Name: Zakir Hossain

2. Office NAC 861

COURSE & SECTION INFORMATION

Class Time & MW: 2.40pm – 4.10pm (NAC 619A)

Author Edition & Year Publisher ISBN

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND GRADING SCHEME

Grading tool Points

100%-93%=A 79%-77%=C+ 60%-66%=D

CLASS ROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

1. Cellular phones should be “turned off’/“Silent mode” during the class.

3. Academic Integrity Policy:

EXAMS, QUIZ & MAKE UP POLICY

Cell phones are prohibited in exam sessions.

APPROPRIATE USE POLICY

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

STUDENTS COMPLAINTS POLICY

ORGANIZING AND GRAPHING DATA CHAPTER-2 2

ORGANIZING AND GRAPHING DATA CHAPTER-2 3

NUMERICAL DESCRIPTIVE MEASURES CHAPTER-3 4

NUMERICAL DESCRIPTIVE MEASURES CHAPTER-3 5

Numerical Descriptive Measures CHAPTER-3 6

REVIEW FOR EXAM-1 9

Discrete Random Variables and Their CHAPTER-5 11

The Normal Distribution and Other CHAPTER-6 14

Sampling and Sampling Distributions CHAPTER-7 16

Review for Exam-2 17

CONFIDENCE INTERVAL ESTIMATION CHAPTER-8 19

FUNDAMENTALS OF HYPOTHESIS TESTING: CHAPTER-9 20

FUNDAMENTALS OF HYPOTHESIS TESTING: CHAPTER-9 21

Review for Final Exam 22

Review for Final Exam 23

Review for Final Exam 24

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