PBS 112: Business Statistics

This course of Statistics is the collection, display, and analysis of data; it is the art of making wise decisions in the face of uncertainty. The purpose of this course is to introduce students on how to think critically about data'97how it was collected and analyzed'97and its uses in addressing relevant questions. Basic statistical concepts and methods are presented in a manner that emphasizes understanding the principles of data collection and analysis rather than theory. There is an emphasis on statistical terminology and the use of Microsoft Excel for applications of data analysis and presentation.