NORTH SOUTH UNIVERSITY

Center of Excellence in Higher Education

The first private university in Bangladesh
School of Business and Economics
Department of Management
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Course Name: Introduction to Statistics

Course Code &
BUS 172; Sections 1, 2,3 and 6
Section No.
Semester: Spring 2024
INSTRUCTOR & DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

1. Instructor Name: Mohammad Hannan Miah

NAC 987
2. Office
• During online class mode: Ad hoc; using email and/or Google Meet.
• During on-campus class mode:
3. Office Hours: • 10:50 – 12:10 PM Sundays and Tuesdays
• 11:00 – 1:00 PM Mondays and Wednesdays, while classes in are session

255668200 ext. 1747

4. Office Phone:
[email protected]
5. Email Address:
6. Department: Management
7. Links: Instructor Website: https://mhmnsu.weebly.com/

COURSE & SECTION INFORMATION

Section 1: 8:00 – 9:15 AM, Sundays & Tuesdays, NAC 506

Section 2: 9:25 –10:40 AM, Sundays & Tuesdays, NAC 405
Class Time &
Section 3: 12:15 –1:30 PM, Sundays & Tuesdays, NAC 502
Location
Section 6: 8:00–9:15 AM, Mondays and Wednesdays NAC 407

Course
None
Prerequisite(s)
Course Credit
3
Hours
Introduction to modern theory and methodology of Statistics and their application in the
Economics and Business. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability theory,
Course Description
sampling theory and methodology, sampling distribution and hypothesis testing.
Computer application is a compulsory component of this course.
• Students will learn to use the standard statistical tools employed in practical
applications.
• Students will learn to use statistical concepts for application in business and
economics.
Course Objectives
• Students will learn to use the application of common tools such as Standard
Deviation, Probabilities, various statistical distribution tables, Z-test, and T-test.
• Students will learn to understand and describe data classification and reporting using
various tabular and graphical tools.
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 Upon the successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:

1. Present qualitative and/or quantitative data on tabular and/or graphical

formats.
2. Calculate commonly used statistical tools such as mean, range, standard
deviation, frequency, probability.
3. Learn to use the various statistical tables, such as the Table of Binomial
Probabilities/Table of Poisson Probabilities/Standard Normal Distribution
Table /t Distribution.
4. Utilize Z-test and t-test.
Note: Students will demonstrate above learning outcomes through one or more of the
following: assignment, quiz, midterm exams, and final exam.

TEXTBOOK(S)

Author Edition & Year Publisher ISBN

Title
Mann, Prem Introductory Statistics 9th Edition (2016) JOHN WILEY & 978-1-119-14832-6
SONS, INC.

TEACHING STRATEGY

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND GRADING SCHEME

Grading tool Points

Mid-Term Examination I 20%
Mid-Term Examination II 20%
Final Examination 25%
Quiz (All quizzes will be included) 20%
Attendance and Class Participation 5%
In class Works 10%

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.

The final grade will be a percentage of the accumulation of all points received over the course as
follow (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

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 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: 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.

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 you may miss class due to illness, unique
family considerations. In such a case, you are still responsible to ensure your assignments are submitted on
time and that you know the information covered in that session. 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 instructor 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. The
students will be notified at the earliest possible time if changes are to be made.

Communication Policy

Instructor will use his email to communicate with students. Students are responsible to check their emails
regularly.

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 APPROPRIATE USE POLICY

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.

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 SPRING 2024; BUS 172; SECTIONS 1,2,3 & 6
Instructor: Mohammad Hannan Miah
Calendar
CLASS
SESSION # TOPIC CHAPTER CLASS ACTIVITY DELIVERABLES/NOTES

1 Introduction to Class, Rules, and Structure. Introduction to Statistics 1

2 Introduction to Statistics. Organizing and Graphing Data 1, 2

3 Organizing and Graphing Data 2 Class Work-1 (Ch-1)

4 Organizing and Graphing Data. Numerical Descriptive Measures 2, 3

5 Numerical Descriptive Measures 3 Class Work-2 (Ch-2)

6 Numerical Descriptive Measures 3 Quiz-1 Chap.1 &2

7 Probability 3

8 Probability 4 Class Work-3 (Ch-3)

9 Probability 4

10 Probability 4

11 MID-TERM EXAMINATION I: Chapters 1, 2, 3, & 4

12 Discreet Random Variables and Their Probability Distributions 5

13 Discreet Random Variables and Their Probability Distributions 5

Discreet Random Variables and Their Probability Distributions. The Normal

14 5, 6
Distribution and Other Continuous Distributions

15 The Normal Distribution and Other Continuous Distributions 6 Class Work-4 (Ch-5)

16 The Normal Distribution and Other Continuous Distributions 6 Quiz-3 Chapter-5

17 The Normal Distribution and Other Continuous Distributions 6

18 Sampling and Sampling Distributions 7 Class Work-5 (Ch-6)

19 Sampling and Sampling Distributions 7 QUIZ # 4: Chapter 6

20 Sampling and Sampling Distributions 7 Class Work-6 (Ch-7)

21 MID-TERM EXAMINATION II: Chapters 5,6 & 7

22 Confidence Interval Estimations 8

23 Confidence Interval Estimations 8

24 Fundamentals of Hypothesis Testing: One-Sample Tests 9

25 Fundamentals of Hypothesis Testing: One-Sample Tests 9 Class Work-6 (Ch-8)

26 Fundamentals of Hypothesis Testing: One-Sample Tests 9 Quiz-5, Ch-8

27 Fundamentals of Hypothesis Testing: One-Sample Tests 9

28 Fundamentals of Hypothesis Testing: One-Sample Tests 9 Class Work-7 (Ch-9)

29 Fundamentals of Hypothesis Testing: One-Sample Tests 9 Quiz-6, Ch-9

FINAL EXAMINATION, COVERING CHAPTERS 8 AND 9, WILL BE HELD ACCORDING TO THE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE OF FINAL
EXAMINATIONS
The Instructor reserves the right to amend this calendar. It is the students' responsibility to comply with the latest revised calendar.

5/2/2024