Running head: BUSN311 - Quantitative Methods and Analysis
Unit 2 – Probability and Distributions
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Abstract
This is a single paragraph, no indentation is required. The next page will be an abstract; “a brief,
comprehensive summary of the contents of the article; it allows the readers to survey the
contents of an article quickly” (Publication Manual, 2010). The length of this abstract should be
35-50 words (2-3 sentences). NOTE: the abstract must be on page 2 and the body of the paper
will begin on page 3.
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Memo
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Dear [Recipient]:
Provide a brief introduction (2-3 sentences) to the email you are writing to provide a
preview of what will be covered.
Overview of the Data Set
Provide an overview for the current data set. What variables does it include? Which are
qualitative, which are quantitative? What categories are used and why are they used? Begin your
e-mail to AIU by first providing an overview of the database, that is, a story about the
characteristics that may include types of variables, etc.
Use of Statistics and Probability in the Real World
This is a great place for outside research. Be sure to include information about where
statistics are being used in the workplace.
The Value of Statistics
Explain the value of statistics and its contribution to the success of an organization. This
is a great place for outside research.
Distributions
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Write a brief introduction (1-2 sentences) about the information you can find in a
distribution table. Why is this information useful to AIU?
Then complete the following distribution tables. Please pay attention to whether you should
present the results in terms of percentages or simple counts.
Distribution of Individuals by Gender
Gender
Females
Males
Percentage
Tenure with Company Distribution by Gender
Please note that you do NOT have to convert these into percentages. You may leave them in a
count format.
Under 2 years
2-5 Years
Male
Female
Percentage of the Survey Participants in Each Department
Department
Information
Technology
Human Resources
Administration
Percentage
Over 5 years
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Sample Mean for Extrinsic Value by Gender
Gender
Male
Female
Mean Extrinsic Value
Probabilities
Write a brief 1-2 sentence introduction about which probabilities you will calculate and
why the information is useful for AIU.
Then complete the following table. Please remember to always use the TOTAL number of
respondents for your denominator when calculating each probability.
Classification
Count
Probability
Probability that an individual
will be between 16–21 years of
age
Probability that an individual’s
overall job satisfaction is 5.2 or
lower
Probability that an individual
will be a female in the human
resources department
Probability that an individual
will be a salaried employee
whose intrinsic satisfaction
value is 5 or more
Probabilities in the Business World
RESEARCH REQUIRED: other ways that probability is used in business. Deductions for
not using APA format are applied in this section.
Conclusion
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Write a brief conclusion that sums up the importance of the information contained in this
email. Sum it all up for the reader in a few sentences in the same way you would do in a
professional environment!
Sincerely,
Your name
Your title
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References
NOTE: The reference list starts on a new page after your conclusion.
For help with formatting citations and references using rules outlined in the APA Manual’s 6th
Edition, please check out the AIU APA guide located under the Interactive Learning section on
the left side of the course.
Examples:
American Psychological Association [APA]. (2010) Publication manual of the American
Psychological association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD) (2005). ALWD citation manual: A professional
system of citation (3rd ed.). New York: Aspen Publishers.