The objective of this course is to develop the necessary statistical and probabilistic tools in order to intelligently use and interpret data gathered in a business environment.
Emphasis is placed on understanding the material rather than memorizing.
It is important to keep up with the material because of the vertical nature of the course. Further, problem solving is attained only through patience. In assigning final grades, consideration will be given to students who show improvement, particularly on the last exam and to students who participate in class. If a student misses an exam for a valid reason, the 5th exam will serve as a make-up. Excess absences will result in lower grades.