BADM 5140

Data Analysis Modules for Business

This course examines the need for business research in developing sound decisions and policy and covers a range of statistical analysis tools. It explores the scope of business research, scientific reasoning, problem identification, hypothesis formulation, planning for data analysis, and sampling procedures. Topics in statistical analysis include chi-square tests, analysis of variance, regression and correlation, time series, forecasting, and nonparametric methods. Students are required to prepare the outline of a business research report dealing with a particular policy issue.

Units: 3.0