COURSE OUTLINE

Course Name Introduction to statistics Prepared Jan 2019

Course Code MAT 205 On
Credit Hours 3
Course prereq Revised Sep 2019
Course Type Core Course On
Program BS
Semester 2nd
Instructor: Dr Muzammal Ilyas
Course Description
The course is designed to give an introduction to concepts and techniques used extensively in public and
private business sector decision-making. The mathematical and statistical techniques being covered in
this course are used in functional areas, including: accounting, finance, marketing, production and
personnel management. The course will focus on data applications, active learning, quantitative
literacy, statistical thinking and the use of statistical software. Students will be introduced into the
power of descriptive statistics methods, probability, and the decision making process in applied business
statistics situations. Emphasis is given to the use of statistical methods used in the decision making
process; measures of central location, dispersion, and shape; and basic cases with realistic business
applications.
Course Learning Outcomes
CLO Description
CLO1 To understand the various basic concepts of statitics
CLO2 To demonstrate how data is collected and prepared for descriptive summarization, tabular
and chart presentation, analysis and interpretation.
CLO3 To understand the usage of various applications tools and techniques in modern education

Teaching & Learning Methodology

All of you are required to participate constructively in discussions. You are expected to utilize web sites,
periodicals, and other resources to contribute in class discussions and complete necessary assignments.
Class participation would be weighed on the following criteria.
 Attendance and punctuality
 Overall discipline and behavior in class
Each participant’s involvement and constructive contribution in discussion in class
Textbook(s)
 Statistics by Anderson, Latest Edition
Reference Book(s)
 Statistics for Management 7th/e, by Levin & Rubin.
Research Journals /Papers

Magazine Articles/ Published Material

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Grading Policy
Assessment Instruments Percentage
Quizzes 15%
Assignments + project 20%
Mid Term Exam 25%
Final Exam 40%

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Week-wise Course Outline

Values Addressed
Activities( Critical Thinking)

Compassion

Tolerance

Discipline

Positive
Ethics

Teamwork
Commitment

Integrity

Impartial
Case Studies, Roleplays, Movie Learning
Week Contents Clips, Assignments, Research Objectives
s Papers, Addressed
Presentations

1-2 Introduction of the subject. Discussion of Interactive session, discussion, CLO1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

the course out line. Students will find out description of rules and
that what they will study in the course regulations during class.
3-5 Summarizing and Describing Numericals + Assignment # 1 CLO2 + CLO3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Numerical Data
 Measures of Central Tendency
 Exercises
6-8 Summarizing and Describing Numericals + Quiz # 1 + CLO2 + CLO3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Numerical Data Assignment # 2
 Data Dispersion
 Exercises
9 Summarizing and Describing Numericals + Quiz # 2 + Revision CLO2 + CLO3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Numerical Data
 Index Numbers
 Exercises
10 Correlation Analysis Numericals + Assignment # 3 CLO2 + CLO3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
 What is Correlation Analysis?
 Determination and Interpretation of
Correlation Coefficient
 Coefficient of Determination
 Exercise
11-12 Simple Regression Analysis Numericals + Quiz # 3 + CLO2 + CLO3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
 What is Regression Analysis? Assignment # 4
 Univariate and Multivariate Analysis
 Exercise
13-14 Basic Concepts of Probability Theory Numericals + Quiz # 4 CLO2 + CLO3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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  Definition of Probability
 Various theories of Probability
 Selected Applications
15-16 Chi Square Analysis and Sampling Numericals + Revision CLO2 + CLO3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
 What is Chi Square Analysis?
 Applications and working of Chi-
square
 Sampling methods
 Exercise
Guidelines – Final Projects
Sample selection based project
 Individual student will be assigned an industry
 Logical sample selection
 Prepare a report
 Print and provide hard copy
 Finally viva voice

Media Studies Program Objectives Adressed

Program Objectives  X
1. To produce quality Media graduates equipped with relevant knowledge and skills.
2. To create curious minds and develop intellectual skills to identify and resolve issues as Media managers.
3. To develop an understanding of the linkages between Media and socio-economic development.
4. To increase the pool of socially responsible individuals as part of Corporate Social Responsibility.
5. To Infuse attitudes for innovation and enhance the creative culture.
6. To develop and instill personality traits through traning of soft skills.