FIU QMB 3200 Fall 2020 Section U13 U15 Erick Natera-2 PDF

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QMB 3200 Applied Business Statistic– Section U13 and U15 Term: Fall 2020 Room: RB 150 & Online Via Canvas Day: Every Other Tuesday Time: 7:50PM-10:30PM GENERAL INFORMATION PROFESSOR INFORMATION

Instructor: Erick C. Natera E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: By appointment via Zoom sessions For all FIU students starting a program within the College of Business since the Fall 2016 term, the following apply. Earn a “C” or higher in all nine upper-division Business Core Courses (or equivalents). Each of the nine upper-division Business Core Courses (or equivalents) cannot be attempted more than three times. Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade, are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment. Business Core Courses include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

ISM 3011, Introduction to Information Systems Management (or CGS 3300 or ACG 4401) COM 3112, Speech and Writing for Business Communications BUL 4310, Legal Environment for Business (or BUL 4320, Business Law) FIN 3403, Financial Management MAN 3025, Organization and Management

6. QMB 4680, Business Analysis 7. MAN 4720, Strategic Management 8. MAR 3023, Introduction to Marketing 9. QMB 3200, Applied Business Statistic Effective Fall 2017 and going forward, each student within the College of Business gets two drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades, in their first 60 credits attempted as a College of Business student. Each College of Business student gets two additional drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades, in the second 60 credits attempted. Unused drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades, do not carry over from the first 60 credits attempted to the second 60 credits attempted. Students entering the College of Business as transfer students with an A.A. degree from a Florida public college or with 60 or more transfer credits earned from another college or university only get two drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades. Students with disabilities who need to drop a course due to disability-related reasons are allowed to petition for additional drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades. Students who can document extenuating circumstances may petition the College for additional drops. Approval to drop additional courses in excess of those allowed must be obtained from the College of Business.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Inference and modeling for business decisions under uncertainty. Topics covered include survey sampling, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for mean(s), variance(s), and proportion(s), chi-square test for independence and goodness of fit, correlation, linear regression, time series, and analysis of variance. Use of computer packages to solve real business problems. Prerequisites: (a) ACG 3301, CGS 2100 or CGS 2060, ECO 2013, ECO 2023, STA 2023 and MAC 2233 or equivalents with a grade of 'C' or higher; (b) minimum 45 credits earned; (c) only open to Business students. COURSE LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this course students will be able to:  Think critically about data  Select and use graphical and numerical summaries  Apply standard statistical inferences procedures  Draw conclusions from such analyses CURRICULUM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES TARGETED

Once you complete your BBA degree, you will be able to: Use quantitative analytical skills to:    

Identify and analyze material factors that are involved in business problems Determine and apply relevant frameworks from Accounting, Finance, Decision Sciences, Marketing, and Management to address business problems Determine and apply appropriate problem-solving techniques to business problems Integrate knowledge across business disciplines to formulate decisions

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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Apply the conceptual framework of quantitative methods in the decision making process. Use statistical procedures (eg; ANOVA, hypothesis testing, confidence interval) to make a business decision. Model and predict an important business variable using a simple linear regression and a multiple regression Analyze business scenarios and determine the appropriate type of analytical problem solving techniques to utilize for real world business applications

TEXTBOOK- REQUIRED Author: James R. Evans Title: Business Analytics with Pearson MyStatLab Publisher: Pearson, 3rd edition ISBN-10: 0-13-532167-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-13-523167-8 You may purchase your textbook online at the FIU Bookstore

COMMUNICATING WITH THE INSTRUCTOR

Students should contact the instructor by email. Students should expect a response within 24 hours. HEALTH AND WELFARE

At the core of the FIU repopulation plan is the health and welfare of our students, our employees and all of those who step foot on our campus. These are the goals of the Panthers Protecting Panthers (P3) program. Every student participating in any FIU Business in-person class does so with the implicit agreement that they fully comply with the guidelines of P3, taking personal responsibility for protecting themselves and others in the community. Professors will not be responsible for enforcing social distancing or face covering policies, and they will maintain the right to ask a non-compliant student to leave a particular class and report the noncompliant behavior to the Office of Student Conduct. Faculty also have the right to end a class session any time they feel unsafe due to students not following established classroom health and safety protocols. We appreciate your partnership in keeping a safe learning and teaching environment for all. DISABILITY NOTICE

If you have a disability and need assistance, please contact the Disability Resource Center (University Park: GC190; 305-348-3532) (North Campus: WUC139, 305-919-5345). Upon contact, the Disability Resource Center will review your request and contact your professors or other personnel to make arrangements for appropriate modification and/or assistance.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Students will work hands on with business analytics tools and techniques. TEACHING METHODOLOGY

The course uses Pearson MyStatLab, which incorporates power point presentations, quizzes, tests, discussion question assignments and homework. Students should be comfortable using it, so they can fully participate and complete all the course requirements. Attendance to the course is expected. MS Excel is the method of calculations in this class. You will be expected to use Excel spreadsheets for solving the problems for the activities. RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS

The University's policy on religious holidays as stated in the University Catalog and Student Handbook will be followed in this class. Any student may request to be excused from class to observe a religious holy day of his or her faith. ASSURANCE OF LEARNING

The College of Business cares about the quality of your education. More on the College's commitment to Assurance of Learning can be found at the following link: http://businessonline.fiu.edu/course_addons/Learning_Commitment.pdf RULES, POLICIES, AND ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

Assignments from the text and other resources are listed below for each class session. Students are expected to pace their learning according to the posted course assignments. It is expected that interactive learning and teaching will enrich the learning experience of all students, and that each student will work in partnership with the professor to create a positive learning experience for all. Student engagement is a necessary condition for an effective learning experience, and includes contributions to debate and discussion (if any), positive interactive learning with others, and an enthusiastic attitude towards inquiry. Everyone is expected to be a positive contributor to the class learning community, and students are expected to share the responsibility of teaching each other. Statement of Understanding between Professor and Student Every student must respect the right of all to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students must adhere to a standard of academic conduct, demonstrating respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of the University. As a student in the College of Business taking this class:  I will not represent someone else's work as my own

I will not cheat, nor will I aid in another's cheating I will be honest in my academic endeavors I understand that if I am found responsible for academic misconduct, I will be subject to the academic misconduct procedures and sanctions as outlined in the Student Handbook Failure to adhere to the guidelines stated above may result in one of the following: Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from the University, preventing readmission to the institution. This sanction shall be recorded on the student's transcript. Suspension: Temporary separation of the student from the University for a specific period of time.   

By taking this course I promise to adhere to FIU's Student Code of Academic Integrity. For details on the policy and procedure click here. NOTE: Intensive Auditing of the course will be conducted to prevent academic misconduct.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Florida International University is a community dedicated to generating and imparting knowledge through excellent teaching and research, the rigorous and respectful exchange of ideas and community service. All students should respect the right of others to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly to demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students are expected to adhere to a standard of academic conduct, which demonstrates respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of the University. All students are deemed by the University to understand that if they are found responsible for academic misconduct, they will be subject to the Academic Misconduct procedures and sanctions, as outlined in the Student Handbook. Academic Misconduct includes: Cheating – The unauthorized use of books, notes, aids, electronic sources; or assistance from another person with respect to examinations, course assignments, field service reports, class recitations; or the unauthorized possession of examination papers or course materials, whether originally authorized or not. Plagiarism – The use and appropriation of another’s work without any indication of the source and the representation of such work as the student’s own. Any student who fails to give credit for ideas, expressions or materials taken from another source, including internet sources, is responsible for plagiarism. Learn more about the academic integrity policies and procedures as well as student resources that can help you prepare for a successful semester. GRADING POLICY

Letter Grade A AB+ B BC+

Range 95 – 100 90 – 94.9 86 – 89.9 82 – 85.9 78 – 81.9 74 – 77.9

C D F

70 – 73.9 60 – 69.9 < 59.9

ASSIGNMENT WEIGHTS Course Requirements Examinations, 2 at 16% Concepts Quiz, 6 at 2% Excel Statistics Cases , 7 at 5% Business Insight Video Assessments, 7 at 3% TOTAL

Weighting 32% 12% 35% 21% 100%

STUDENT PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Students will:  Submit all submission on-time  Work on exams, Excel Stats Cases , and Business Insight Assessments via MyStatLap EXAMS

Exams are multiple choices and Fill in the blanks and will be taken via MyStatLab. The exams will be available as follow: 

Exam 1: o Due: 09/23/2020 by 11:59 pm EST o Will cover material from Chapters 1-4  Section 1.1, 1.3 ,1.6, 2.2,3.2, 3.3,4.1, 4.5

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Exam 2: o Due: 12/01/2020 by 11:59 pm EST o Will cover material from Chapters 5,7-8  Section 5.1, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1,8.2

CONCEPT QUIZ

All Quizzes are multiple choices and will be taken via MyStatLab. The Concept Quiz will be available as follow: 

Concept Quiz #1: o Due: 09/08/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM o Chapter Reference: 1

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Concept Quiz #2: o Due:09/08/2020

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Must submit before 11:59PM Chapter Reference: 3

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Concept Quiz #3: o Due: 09/08/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM o Chapter Reference: 4

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Concept Quiz #4: o Due: 10/20/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM o Chapter Reference: 5

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Concept Quiz #5: o Due:11/11/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM o Chapter Reference: 7

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Concept Quiz #6: o Due: 11/11/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM o Chapter Reference: 8

EXCEL STATISTICS CASES

Students will be required to submit at total of 7 case assignments via Canvas. The case assignments will be worked together in class and submitted on the following dates: 

Excel Case Stats #1 o 09/01/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM

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Excel Case Stats #2: o 09/15/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM

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Excel Case Stats #3: o 09/29/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM

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Excel Case Stats #4: o 10/13/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM

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Excel Case Stats #5: o 10/27/2020

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Must submit before 11:59PM

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Excel Case Stats #6: o 11/10/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM

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Excel Case Stats #7: o 11/24/2020 o Must submit before 11:59 PM

BUSINESS INSIGHT VIDEO ASSESSMENT

The Business Insight Assessment must be submitted by the following dates: 

Business Insight Assessment # 1: o Due:09/08/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM o Chapter Reference: 1

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Business Insight Assessment # 2: o Due:09/08/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM o Chapter Reference: 2

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Business Insight Assessment # 3: o Due 09/22/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM o Chapter Reference: 3

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Business Insight Assessment # 4: o Due: 09/22/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM o Chapter Reference: 4

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Business Insight Assessment # 5: o Due: 10/06/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM o Chapter Reference: 5

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Business Insight Assessment # 6: o Due: 11/03/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM o Chapter Reference: 7

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Business Insight Assessment # 7: o Due: 11/17/2020 o Must submit before 11:59PM

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COURSE CALENDAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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TASKS AND GRADED DELIVERABLES

August 25

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Class Zoom Session at 7:50 PM (Session Will Be Recorded if Unable to Attend and Zoom session schedule available in Canvas) No In-Person Class Session  Task o Read the Syllabus o Familiarize yourself with Canvas course and MyStatLab

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September 8 (No In-Person Class or Zoom Session)

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Class Zoom Session and In-Person Class at 7:50PM (Session Will Be Recorded if Unable to Attend and Zoom Session schedule Available in Canvas) Task o Read Chapter 1- Introduction to Business Analytics o Read Chapter 2- Database Analytics o Read Chapter 4-Descriptive Statistics Graded Deliverable Due o Excel Stats # 1(Worked together during Scheduled In-Person class and Zoom Session) due September 1st by 11:59 PM Task o Read Chapter 1- Introduction to Business Analytics o Read Chapter 2- Database Analytics o Read Chapter 4-Descriptive Statistics

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Graded Deliverable Due o Concept Quiz 1, 2 and 3 due September 8th by 11:59 PM Business Insight Assessment # 1 and 2 due September 8th by 11:59pm

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Class Zoom Session and In-Person Class at 7:50PM (Session Will Be Recorded if Unable to Attend and Zoom Session schedule Available in Canvas)

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September 15

September 22 (No In-Person Class or Zoom Session)

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Graded Deliverables Due o Excel Stats #2 (Worked together during Scheduled In-Person class and Zoom Session) due September 15th by 11:59 PM

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September 29

Read Chapter 3- Data Visualization

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Read Chapter 3- Data Visualization Prepare for Exam 1 (Chapter 1-4)

Graded Deliverables Due o Business Insight Assessment # 3 and 4 Due September 22nd by 11:59 PM o Exam 1 Via MyStatLab (Chapter 1-4) Due September 23 by 11:59PM Class Zoom Session and In-Person Class at 7:50PM (Session Will Be Recorded if Unable to Attend and Zoom Session schedule Available in Canvas) Tasks o Read Chapter 5- Probability Distributions and Data Modeling (Page174-186) Graded Deliverables Due Excel Stats #3 Worked together during Scheduled In...