Course Syllabus
GBS221
Business Statistics
Semester: Spring 2013
Day/Time: Monday/7:10 PM
Class/Section: 20640
Classroom: B327/B230 (Lab in B-230: 9:00-9:50)
Instructor:
Mr. Nicolas Rouse, MCT, M.Ed.
Message Phone: (602) 285-7161
Email:
inforouse@yahoo.com
Yahoo IM:
inforouse
AOL IM:
ncrouse2000
Course Web Site: http://www.nickrouse.com (Link is GBS221)
Lab Hours:
(B-301)
Monday/Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM
Open Lab B301:
Mon-Fri 8am-10pm, Saturday 8am-4pm
You must have your student ID to use the Computer Lab, B301
The Open Business Computer Lab is closed the first week of classes and during finals week.
No food or drinks are allowed in the classrooms or computer labs!
Text:
Essentials of Statistics for Business and Economics (with CD-ROM), 6th Edition (6e). by
Anderson, Sweeney, and Williams – South-Western Cengage Learning
(ISBN-10: 1-111-53384-9) or (ISBN-13: 978-1-111-53384-7)
Supplies:
Phoenix College Student ID (for computer lab use)
A Flash Drive (1-2 GB or larger) (for data files)
Pencils (for Exams)
Revised 1/8/13
Course Description
Business applications of descriptive and inferential statistics, measurement of relationships, and
statistical process management. Includes the use of spreadsheet software for business statistical
analysis. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in GBS220 or MAT217.
Course Competencies
To give the student an introduction to basic statistical methods and analysis commonly used in the
business world today, including the use of spreadsheet software. Upon completion of this course,
you should be able to:
 Collect, organize, present, analyze, and interpret numerical data using frequency distributions
and graphical presentations
 Calculate and interpret measures of central tendency for raw or grouped data
 Calculate and interpret measures of dispersion and skewness
 Use discrete and continuous probability distributions in probability applications
 Explain probability sampling and sampling distributions and describe their uses
 Use statistical inference techniques and confidence levels for decision making when testing
hypotheses
 Use regression and correlation analysis and interpret results
 Use statistical process management and control charting to solve statistical quality control
problems
Class Management
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Attendance is required. Call if you will not be in attendance. No shows will be dropped.
Tardiness is discouraged. If you are not here when roll is called, you will be marked absent
unless you check-in with the instructor after class. You may also miss an unannounced quiz
which cannot be made up.
For the courtesy of others, please turn your cell phones off or put on vibrate.
The chapter should be read before the first day the chapter is covered.
Check NickRouse.com (http://www.nickrouse.com) for important notes, presentations, or
other materials regularly. There is no login required to access materials.
It is the student's responsibility to initiate a withdrawal from class should the need arise. I will
not withdraw you. The last date for withdrawal without instructor signature can be found at
http://my.maricopa.edu.
Please refer to this web site for additional information on attendance policies and to check
final grades: http://my.maricopa.edu.
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Academic Dishonesty
Students are expected to abide by the highest standards of ethical conduct. Academic dishonesty will
not be tolerated in this course. Providing or accepting assistance on homework, quizzes or
examinations are considered inappropriate behavior. Evidence of shared work will result in a grade
of zero for all parties involved. Due to increased academic dishonesty, NO late homework or missed
additional assignments will be accepted.
Additional Information
Any courses for which students receive a Pass/Fail (P/Z) grade will not be allowed to be counted
toward the completion of any of the AGECs (i.e., the AGEC-A, the AGEC-B, and the AGEC-S).
Advisement
The Business Department recommends that all business students seek advisement from a full-time
Business Department Faculty Member or a designated Business Advisor. Failure to seek professional
advisement may delay your graduation or result in improper course selection.
Disability Support Services
Please contact the Disability Resource Center immediately if (1) you have or think you may have a
disability or medical condition that may affect your performance, attendance, or grades in this class
and for which you wish to discuss accommodations of class related activities or schedules; (2) you
may require medical attention during class, or; (3) you may need special emergency evacuation
preparations or procedures. For accommodations or additional assistance please contact the DRC,
Learning Center (LC) Building, 602-285-7477. Accommodations are provided on an individualized, asneeded basis after the needs and circumstances have been evaluated.
Homework Assignments
Homework assignments are for your benefit in understanding the application of concepts and
formulas. Homework will not be collected; however, there will be quizzes on homework
assignments. Excel and case problem assignments will be submitted for grading. There will also be
quizzes/labs completed either in class or as take-home assignments. For unexcused absences, a late
penalty of 20% will be deducted for assignments not completed or submitted when due.
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Testing
You will be given 4 exams plus a comprehensive final. The exams will be administered in class. The
instructor reserves the right to provide makeup exams—Exams will not be returned to students
until all have taken the exam. At the end of the semester, the lowest of the four exam scores will be
dropped. If you miss an exam, that grade of zero will be dropped. If you miss two exams a grade of
zero will be recorded for the second missed exam and used in calculation of your grade. Previously
scheduled absences will be dealt with on an individual basis, consult the instructor. You may not
drop the final exam.
Grading
4 exams @ 100 points each (lowest score is dropped)
Homework quizzes (10 @ 10 points each)
Excel assignments (20 @ 10 points each)
Case Problems
Final exam
Total possible points
300
100
200
100
100
800
Point Breakdown
720 – 800 A
640 – 719 B
560 – 639 C
480 – 559 D
0 – 479 F
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Keys to Success
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Be in class and be on time
Be prepared for class sessions (read chapters prior to class discussion)
Participate in class activities
Take good notes
Follow instructions and complete all assignments
Check the course Web site:
Keep up with and turn in assignments by the due dates (do not fall behind)
Put forth your best effort
Ask questions when you don't understand things (ask in class, e-mail, instant message, etc.)
Maintain knowledge of your grade status
Contact instructor right away about concerns or situations that interfere with your success in
class
 Comply with policies found in the Phoenix College catalog and student handbook
Fine Print!
All provisions in this syllabus (and on the schedule) are subject to revision by the instructor. Such
revisions will be announced in class and all students will be responsible for such revisions.
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GBS221 - Daily Course Schedule for M – Class 20640
Wednesdays: Room B-327/B-230
Instructor: Nick Rouse, MCT, M.Ed.
Week
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Date
1/14/13
1/21/13
1/28/13
Week 4
2/4/13
Week 5
2/11/13
Week 6
Week 7
2/18/13
2/25/13
Week 8
3/4/13
Week 9
3/11/13
Week 10
3/18/13
Week 11
3/25/13
Week 12
4/1/13
Week 13
4/8/13
Week 14
4/15/13
Week 15
4/22/13
Week 16
4/29/13
Week 17
5/6/13
Activities
Review Syllabus, Course Web Site, Class Introductions
Martin Luther King Day Observed—COLLEGE CLOSED
Chapter 1: Data and Statistics; Practice Problems: 5, 11, and 19
Chapter 2: Descriptive Statistics
CASE CHAPTER 1 DUE
Chapter 3: Descriptive Statistics: Numerical Measures
Exam I Review (Chapters 1-3)
Practice Problems: 1, 19, 25, 55, and 56
President’s Day Observed—COLLEGE CLOSED
Exam I: Chapters 1-3
CASE & EXCEL CHAPTER 2 DUE
Chapter 4: Introduction to Probability
Practice Problems: 1, 3, 5, 11, 21, 25, 35, 37, 43, 55, and 57
Chapter 5: Discrete Probability Distributions
CASE & EXCEL CHAPTER 3 DUE
Practice Problems: 17, 27, 33, 37, 43, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61, and 65
Spring Break—COLLEGE CLOSED
Chapter 6: Continuous Probability Distributions
Practice Problems: 3, 5, 9, 11, 19, and 23
Take Home Exam II: Chapters 4-6 (Due 4/8/13 and no later)
Chapter 7: Sampling and Sample Distributions
Practice Problems: 17, 21, 23, 25, 35, 45, 47, and 49
EXAM II DUE
Chapter 8: Interval Estimation
CASE & EXCEL CHAPTER 6 DUE
Practice Problems: 3, 7, 11, 21, 27, 33, 41, 51, and 57
Exam III Review: Chapters 7 and 8 (Exam on 4/22/13)
Chapter 9: Hypothesis Tests
EXCEL CHAPTER 7 DUE
Practice Problems: 1, 3, 9, 25, and 35
Take Home Exam IV: Chapters 9 and 12 (Due 4/29/13 and no later)
EXAM III: Chapters 7-8
Chapter 12: Simple Linear Regression
CASE & EXCEL CHAPTER 8 DUE
Practice Problems: 3, 21, and 25; also Chapter 3 #47
Quiz Night: Quiz #4: Chapters 7-8 and Quiz #5: Chapters 9 and 12
Final Exam Review Session!!!!!!
CASE & EXCEL CHAPTERS 9/12 DUE
EXAM IV DUE! ALL HOMEWORK DUE!
Comprehensive Final Exam (Room B327)
*NOTE: The Open Computer Lab (B301) will be closed finals week!*
Final Exam Time: May 6, 2013 @ 7:00PM in B327
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GBS 221: Spring 2013
Case and Excel Problems
CASE PROBLEMS (Ch.1 is worth 10 pts; all others 15 pts)
6th Ed.
Chapter
1
2
3
6
8
9
12
Page(s)
27
72-73
132
262
337
370
525
Case Problem
Problem #25 (Shadow02)
Pelican Stores
Motion Picture Industry
Specialty Toys (#1, 2, 4)
Metropolitan Research, Inc.
Quality Associates, Inc.
U.S. Dept. of Transportation
Due No Later Than
February 11, 2013
February 25, 2013
March 11, 2013
April 8, 2013
April 22, 2013
April 29, 2013
April 29, 2013
EXCEL PROBLEMS (All 10 points each)
Chapter
2
3
6
7
8
9
12
Problems
5, 11, 21
5, 22, 34, 65
24, 39
14, 46
6, 9, 17, 37
17, 29, 43
7, 19
Due No Later Than
February 25, 2013
March 11, 2013
April 8, 2013
April 15, 2013
April 22, 2013
April 29, 2013
April 29, 2013
Please read the next page for important notes regarding these
assignments. Thank you.
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PLEASE NOTE:
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The data files for each chapter can be found at http://www.nickrouse.com on the GBS221
page. It is recommended you download these as soon as possible. If you cannot download a
file for any reason, please contact your instructor right away.
You may submit Case/Excel problems as either individual or group work. DO NOT submit the
work as one person then later add names to it. Once you have submitted the case/excel
problems, it officially belongs to whomever’s name(s) is/are on the work.
Clearly identify the chapter and case name or problem number on submitted work.
Complete each problem using Excel. Please note Excel 2007 or 2010 can be used. We will be
using Excel 2010 in class.
If you are turning in printed assignments: Submit printed, readable worksheets; also include
formula worksheets (you can display the formulas on your spreadsheets by holding down the
CTRL key and pressing the ` key on your keyboard).
If you are turning in electronic assignments: I will verify that you have formulas in there, so
please do not just enter numbers in cells where you should be using the formulas we review.
Include comments, conclusions, tables, and graphs in your solution as appropriate.
The Chapter 1 Problem #25 is worth 10 points and the other Case Problems are worth 15
points each. The cases can be found at the end of each chapter.
The Excel Problems are worth 10 points each, and yes, there are twenty of them.
The instructor reserves the right to give a 10% reduction of point value for late submissions.
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