Statistics for Business II
ECON-3406

This course covers basic quantitative tools for use in strategic and business decision making. Topics include decision analysis, linear regression, forecasting, linear programming and waiting line models.

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This is a Hybrid class that will meet in person on Wednesdays  from 12:30 pm - 01:45 pm in Newnan Center 131

The textbook for this class is Statistical Techniques In Business And Economics (18E W/ Connect) by Lind

We will use the McGrawHill Connect portal for this textbook. Connect is embedded in CourseDen.

There are three ways to gain access to this portal

1. You can buy access directly through Connect (this is what most students do).
2. You can buy an access card (ISBN 1264352301). Access cards are available from the university bookstore.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to have a basic understanding of:

• Recognize the role that quantitative models play in the decision making process (LG2)
• Be able to transform a rather general problem into a well-defined problem that can be solved quantitatively (LG2)
• Be able to apply basic quantitative models to business situations (LG2)
• Demonstrate the ability to collect and input data into basic quantitative models (LG2, LG3)
• Be able to solve models "by hand" and with specialized computer software, spreadsheets and graphical packages (LG2, LG3)
• Describe specific quantitative models including linear regression and others applicable to business decision making  (LG2)

Note. A complete list of expected Learning Goals and Objectives can be found at the Richards College of Business web site.

SmartBook is an unparalleled, intelligent learning system based on cognitive mapping that diagnoses students' knowledge of a particular subject then creates an individualized learning path geared towards student success in the course. It offers individualized assessment by delivering appropriate learning material in the form of questions at the right time helping students attain mastery of the content. As a student works within the system, SmartBook develops a personal learning path adapted to what the student has learned and retained. SmartBook is also able to recommend additional study resources to help the student master topics. 

The SmartBook exercises can be found at the Connect portal. There are 9 exercises (one per chapter) worth 25 points each. The lowest score will be dropped.

For each chapter there is a 20 question homework set. You can do the homework exercise an unlimited number of times and individual feedback is provided. These homework assignments are designed to help you implement the concepts that you have learned.

The Chapter Homework Assignments can be found at the Connect portal. There are 9 exercises (one per chapter) worth 25 points each. The lowest score will be dropped.

The chapter discussion forums are an important component of the course. This is where a lot of the interaction between me and you (and the other students) will take place.

The discussion forums are the place where you can ask questions, answer questions, and engage in discussions about the material. My job is to respond to your queries as well as moderate the discussion and in this way my expertise in this area can be tailor-made to best meet your needs. The more you participate in the discussion forums the more you will get out of this class.

There are 9 discussion forums (one for each chapter). The discussion forums are on CourseDen.

If you are posting a question start a new thread with “Question” as the first word in the title followed by a brief description that identifies the subject of the question. Feel free to post questions on the homework problems.

For each chapter there is a 20 question quiz. You have one attempt at the quiz.

Chapter Quizzes can be found at the Connect portal. There are 9 quizzes (one per chapter) worth 25 points each. The lowest score will be dropped.

You are expected to log on to CourseDen at least once a day.

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Ultimately, I will conduct myself in a manner that promotes UWG as the best place to work, learn, and succeed for my generation, and those to come!

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