BUS105

Statistics

Presenter’s Name
Presenter’s Designation

Course Structure
Units Topics Schedule

Unit 1 1.1.1 Describing Data: Graphical

1.1.2 Describing Data: Numerical Measures
1.2.1 Discrete Probability Distributions Study Week
1.2.2 Continuous Probability Distributions 1&2
1.3.1 Sampling Methods
1.3.2 Central Limit Theorem

Unit 2 2.1.1 Point Estimation and Confidence Intervals

2.2.1 Hypothesis Tests: One-Sample Study Week
2.2.2 Hypothesis Tests: Two-Sample 3&4
2.3.1 Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

Unit 3 3.1.1 Linear Regression and Correlation Study Week

3.2.1 Multiple Regression and Correlation Analysis 5&6

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Assessment
Assessment Description Weight Schedule*

Online Quizzes Pre-course Quiz 01 (PCOQ01) 2% Week 0 Friday

Pre-course Quiz 02 (PCOQ02) 2%

Pre-course Quiz 03 (PCOQ03) 2%

Participation Class Participation & Learning 6% Week 2, 4 & 6
Journal for each Unit

Tutor-Marked Assignment Individual 18% Week 1 to

Week 3 Wed
Group-based Assignment Group-based Case-study 20% Week 3 to
Week 5 Wed
End-of-Course Exam 50%
Assessment

* Refer to Canvas Announcement for specific assessment dates.

Pre-Course Quizzes 1 to 3

• Quiz 1 for Unit 1, Quiz 2 for Unit 2 & Quiz 3 for Unit 3)
• Each quiz consists of 20 MCQ questions
• Unlimited attempts
• Highest score recorded as the final grade
• Obtain at least 60% before you are allowed to continue with the
course
• Complete by Friday 2359 before Week 1*

* Refer to Canvas Announcement for specific assessment details.

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Assessment - Participation

Assessment is based on Quantity and Quality

Avenues:
• In-class Participation
• Come prepared for seminars
• Actively respond to instructor questions
• Ask relevant questions
• Actively participate in activities

• Learning Journal
• One journal for each unit (by Sunday Week 2, 4 & 6)
• For details, see Discussion forum

Assessment - Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA)

• Due Wed, 2355 of Week 3

• Covers topics in Unit 1
• Individual Assignment
• Submit ONE written report in MS Word document
format (incl. Excel outputs like tables or graphs)

Detailed instructions are provided in the TMA

document.

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 Assessment - Group-based Assignment (GBA)

• Due Wed, 2355 of Week 5

• Covers topics in Unit 1 & 2
• Submit ONE written report in MS Word document
format (incl. Excel outputs like tables or graphs)
• Groups of 4 members
• Only Group Leader submit the report

Detailed instructions are provided in the GBA document.

GBA Free Rider Process

• The group still have to complete the assignment as ONE group

• Indicate all members names in the report (including free rider)

• Notify Tutor by SUSS Email on the free rider (cc all members) within 3
days after GBA due date

• Tutor will forward to SUSS for investigation

• Marks of the free rider will be adjusted accordingly after the investigation

• Keep your communication records

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GBA Grouping

• Form into groups of 4 persons

• Inform the lecturer during tea-break

• Exchange names, email, hp details

Assessment

End-of-Course Assessment (Exam)

• SUSS will announce exam date
• Duration: 2 hours
• Four Questions with several parts
• Covers ALL topics in Unit 1 to 3
• Formula List and Statistical tables are provided (see file in
Seminar 1 folder).
• Calculators that are not communication devices are allowed.

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Thank You