Exam #1 Results

I’ve graded Exam #1. Here is a summary. I will post individual scores once I’ve assigned a random course ID to each student.

Here’s a Stem & Leaf illustration of the distribution of all scores.

5    2
6
7    147899
8    46667889
9    2344789
10  00000

Here are the individual scores using your newly created Course ID to protect privacy. [Note: I made minor adjustments to 3 exams (all +1 or +2 points) so the summary above is no longer perfectly accurate.] 

After reviewing your exam let me know if you have any questions or concerns with grading. Grading is difficult and I sometimes miss something; please bring it to my attention so that I might correct any mistakes.

Assignment #3

Due Thu, Jan 23

In addition to Excel, we will use PSPP for regression modeling. PSPP is a free, open source software package that is, for the most part, identical to IBM’s SPSS.

Here’s your assignment to get setup and started:

1. Download and install the PSPP software.

• Download PSPP for Windows
• Download PSPP for Mac

2. Open PSPP and import the Colorado Counties data (ColoradoCounties) from Assignment #2

3. Repeat step #5 from Assignment #2 (calculate descriptive statistics) using PSPP.

4. Post the PSPP output to your course blog.

Click below to watch a video that should help with this assignment.

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Review of Introductory Concepts – Part 2

Due Tue, Jan 28

Textbook Reading

• Ch 4., p. 100-103 Probability
• Ch 6., p. 190-199 Normal Distribution
• Ch 7., p. 223-233 Sampling
• Ch 7., p. 234-240 Sampling Distributions and the Central Limit Theorem

Textbook Companion Videos:

• Solving Problems Using the Normal Curve
• Solving for Probabilities of Sample Means Using the z Statistic

Suggested (but not required) Video Resources – The Against All Odds Series

• Unit 7: Normal Curves
• Unit 8: Normal Calculations
• Unit 16: Census and Sampling
• Unit 17: Samples and Surveys
• Unit 18: Intro to Probability

Assignment #2

Due Tue, Jan 21

As a vehicle for reviewing some of the introductory concepts, please complete the following exercises with this Excel file: ColoradoCounties.

1. Install the Excel “Analysis TookPak” – see p 49 in the textbook for instructions.[Mac users might need to try something different.]
2. Make a Histogram for all 5 variables.
3. Make a Stemplot for the Per Cap Income variable.
4. Make a Scatter Plot comparing Med HH Income to HH (household count) and Per Cap Income to Population. 
5. Calculate Mean, Median, MAD, Variance and Standard Variation for all variables.
6. Post #1-4 results on your blog.

Review of Introductory Concepts – Part 1

Due Tue, Jan 21

Textbook Reading

• Ch 1., p. 5-7 Basic Concepts
• Ch 2., p. 23-25 Histograms
• Ch 2, p. 27-28 Stem & Leaf plots
• Ch 2., p. 38-39 Scatter plots
• Ch 3., p. 53-56 Measures of Central Tendency
• Ch 3., p. 61-67 Measures of Variability

Textbook Companion Video: Computing Variance and Standard Deviation

Suggested (but not required) Video Resources – The Against All Odds Series

• Unit 1: What is Statistics
• Unit 2: Stemplots
• Unit 3: Histograms
• Unit 4: Measures of Center
• Unit 6: Standard Deviation
• Unit 10: Scatterplots

Assignment #1

Your first assignment is in 4 parts.

1. Set-up a blog where you will post material for this course. You can use any platform you like; but, if you don’t have a personal preference, I recommend WordPress. Go to the getting started page and it will walk you through the process of setting up an account.

2. Create a simple blog post with a link to my course blog page.

3. Complete this student survey.

4. Send an email to me confirming that you’ve completed the steps above. In the email please include a link to your course blog page.

This assignment will be graded!

Click below to watch a video that walks you through the assignment.

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BUSAD 360 Syllabus

Download the syllabus: PDF | Word 

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY – PUEBLO
HASAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
BUSAD 360 – Advanced Business Statistics
Spring 2014, TTh 12:30-1:50, HSB 122

Instructor:       Dr. Justin Holman
Office hours:   After class (TTh 1:50-2:20) or by appointment
Course Blog: http://www.justinholman.com/teaching/busad360
Email:              justin.holman@colostate-pueblo.edu
Twitter:           @justinholman #csupbusad360

Overview: This class will explore advanced techniques in business statistics with a primary focus on applied regression analysis. Additional topics to be covered, time permitting, may include ANOVA, time series forecasting, non-parametric techniques and statistical computing.

Prerequisites:BUSAD 265

Learning Materials: Business Statistics for Contemporary Decision Making, 7^th ed. by Ken Black and supplementary materials, Microsoft Excel, videos (on-line), articles, blogs and other web resources.

Course Format: This will not be a traditional lecture class. Instead, we will employ a “flipped classroom” approach (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flip_teaching for a description). This means students are expected to digest assigned learning materials outside of class. Class time will then be used to review concepts, solve problems, answer questions and discuss assignments with time for individualized or small group instruction.

Grading Components:
Course Blog    50%
Exams              50%

Course Blog
Each student will setup and maintain a course blog and all assignments, exercises and projects should be posted to your blog. Blog components will include the following.

• Short Essays: Reading (and possibly other study materials, e.g., videos, articles, blogs) will be assigned on a regular basis. Completion and comprehension will be evaluated with short essay questions with answers posted to your blog.
• Exercises: Textbook problems and data analysis projects will be assigned on a regular basis to develop analytical problem solving skills. Problems and projects may be worked on in groups but each individual must produce their own work and post to their own blog page.

Exams
There will be several in-class exams during the semester. Exams will typically include a combination of multiple-choice and short answer questions along with problems to solve. Students can expect both short exams that take only 10-15 minutes to complete and longer exams that require most or all of the class period with several problems involving calculation. Most exams will be open book. Calculators are permitted unless I indicate otherwise.

Grading Criteria
Exams and blog assignments will be assigned a numeric score. At the end of the course you will have a percentage score for both course components, i.e., blog and exams.  The average of the two percentages will be used to determine your final grade. If your combined percentage is above these thresholds you will earn the associated grade.
>=90% will earn at least an A-
>=80% will earn at least a B-
>=70% will earn at least a C
>=60% will earn at least a D-
< 60% may result in an F

If you believe that any scores or grades assigned are inaccurate or deserve reconsideration please see the “Court of Appeals” section below.

Classroom Etiquette
Professional behavior is expected at all times. Disruptive behavior in the classroom will not be tolerated. Anyone causing a disturbance will be asked to leave the classroom and will receive a zero for any graded material that day.

Special Accommodations
Some students may require special accommodation, for a variety of reasons, to achieve learning objectives. I will do my best to facilitate such requests on an individual basis. Please email or see me after class to make appropriate arrangements.

Communication
Please send me an email to schedule an appointment or see me in-person after class. If you have difficulty reaching me please leave a message with HSB Administrative Assistant, Kim Wharton (kimberly.wharton@colostate-pueblo.edu or 719-549-2142).

Court of Appeals
If a student is unable to attend class, misses an exam or fails to complete an assignment the score or grade assigned will be zero. If unique circumstances prevent attendance or work completion and these circumstances are both valid and verifiable then a make-up opportunity may be granted. The Court of Appeals will only accept appeals submitted via email to provide a communication trail and avoid misunderstandings.