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
BUS 172 Section: 21
& Section No:
Semester: Fall 2020
INSTRUCTOR & DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

1. Instructor Name: Dr. Zakir Hossain (ZkH3)

2. Office TBA
3. Office Hours: After class
4. Office Phone:
5. Email Address: [email protected]

6. Department: Management
7. Links:

COURSE & SECTION INFORMATION

Class Time & RA 1:00–2:30pm

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

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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, 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
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Mann, Prem Introductory Statistics 8 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

Mid-I 25%
Mid-II 25%
Quiz 10%
Final 30%
Attendance 10%

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Course outline
BUS 172: Introduction to Statistics

TOPICS CHAPTER LECTURE

INTRODUCTION CHAPTER1 1
ORGANIZING AND GRAPHING DATA CHAPTER-2 2
ORGANIZING AND GRAPHING DATA CHAPTER-2 3
ORGANIZING AND GRAPHING DATA CHAPTER-2 4
NUMERICAL DESCRIPTIVE MEASURES CHAPTER-3 5
NUMERICAL DESCRIPTIVE MEASURES CHAPTER-3 6
NUMERICAL DESCRIPTIVE MEASURES CHAPTER-3 7
Review for Mid-1 8
Mid-1 (Chapter 1 to 3) 9
Probability CHAPTER-4 10
Probability CHAPTER-4 11
Discrete Random Variables and Their CHAPTER-5 12
Probability Distributions
Discrete Random Variables and Their CHAPTER-5 13
Probability Distributions
The Normal Distribution and Other Continuous CHAPTER-6 14
Distributions
The Normal Distribution and Other Continuous CHAPTER-6 15
Distributions
Review for Mid-2 16
Mid-2 (Chapter 4 to 6) 17

Sampling and Sampling Distributions Chapter-7 18

Sampling and Sampling Distributions Chapter-7 19

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Sampling and Sampling Distributions Chapter-7 20

ESTIMATION OF THE MEAN AND PROPORTION Chapter-8 21

ESTIMATION OF THE MEAN AND PROPORTION Chapter-8 22

ESTIMATION OF THE MEAN AND PROPORTION Chapter-8 23

Review for Final Exam 24

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