QUAN 6190 - Research Tools for Managers

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Business statistics with an emphasis on techniques for data analysis and inference in management. Students are assumed to be familiar with basic descriptive statistics, probability theory, and probability distributions from the prerequisite statistics course. Presentation of technical material is combined with hands-on analysis of data to aid managerial decision making. Course objectives are to develop a conceptual understanding of statistics and the role of data analysis in management, and to master the mechanics of applied statistics using Microsoft Excel. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus program. Prer., QUAN 5590.