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This 3-credit module provides an introduction to probability and mathematical statistics with applications in business. It aims to teach students basic statistical methods for collecting and analyzing data to make business decisions. Over 15 weeks, topics include descriptive statistics, probability, random variables, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, and simple linear regression. Assessment includes in-class exercises, a midterm exam, and a final exam. The goal is for students to understand and apply statistical concepts and use software like Excel to process data.

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This 3-credit module provides an introduction to probability and mathematical statistics with applications in business. It aims to teach students basic statistical methods for collecting and analyzing data to make business decisions. Over 15 weeks, topics include descriptive statistics, probability, random variables, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, and simple linear regression. Assessment includes in-class exercises, a midterm exam, and a final exam. The goal is for students to understand and apply statistical concepts and use software like Excel to process data.

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COURSE SYLLABUS

Theory of Probability and Mathematical Statistics

(An Introduction with Applications in Business)

I. Module Information:

Program Title: IB, AC, MIS, BDA

Module Title: Theory of Probability and Mathematical Statistics

(An Introduction with Applications in Business)

Module Code: MAT1004

Number of credits: 3

Lecture: 22.5 hours

Exercise: 22.5 hours

Practice:

Self-study: 135 hours

Pre-requisite(s): None

Other requirement(s): None

II. Lecturer Information:

No Full Name Title Institution Email Phone


1.

III. Main aim(s) of the module:

The main aim of this module is to provide students with basic statistical methods used in
collecting and analyzing data, as a basis to make decisions in business; to help students learn
to use computer softwares in processing data (eg. Excel), understand and use the results
provided by softwares.

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At the end of this module, students will be able to (11 learning outcomes):

For Knowledge:

1. USE appropriate graphical representations and displays to help in the interpretation and
presentation of data;
2. CALCULATE and INTERPRET measures of central tendency and dispersion, and USE
the appropriate measure in a given business circumstances;
3. COMPUTE probabilities for mutually exclusive events, dependent and independent
events and APPLY these techniques to business situations;
4. DESCRIBE and APPLY the properties of the Binomial, Poisson and Normal
distributions in the appropriate circumstances;
5. MAKE statistical inferences based on a single random sample;
6. EVALUATE and correctly INTERPRET the correlation between two variables;
7. SKETCH a line of regression for a set of bivariate data and correctly INTERPRET and
USE this line.

For Skills:

8. DO data entry/manipulation and simple statistical analysis with EXCEL/R and

INTERPRET the results generated by EXCEL/R

For autonomy and responsibility:

9. RECOGNIZE the need for statistics and the steps involved in sound scientific
procedure for experiments and investigations in their discipline;
10. USE statistics correctly in helping the results of their experiments and investigations to
withstand critical evaluation;
11. BUILD up math vocabulary in English; ENHANCE presentation skills in English.

Learning outcomes of the Learning outcomes of the programs


module
1 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
2 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
3 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
4 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
5 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
6 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15

2
7 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
8 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
9 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
10 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
11 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15

IV. Module’s description:


Fundamental concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics: types of
variables, methods of summarizing and displaying data including time series data. Probability
and probability distributions (which include Binomial and Normal distributions). Statistical
inference: samples and populations, sampling distribution of the mean, point and interval
estimation of the mean, hypothesis testing. Simple linear regression and correlation.

V. Main topics:

Topic 1: Descriptive statistics


Topic 2: Probability
Topic 3: Random variables and discrete probability distributions
Topic 4: Continuous probability distributions
Topic 5: Sampling distributions
Topic 6: Estimation
Topic 7: Hypothesis testing
Topic 8: Simple linear regression and correlation

VI. Reading and resources for the module:

Textbook(s):

E. A. Selvanathan, S. Selvanathan, G. Keller (2017), Australian Business Statistics, 7th


Edition, Cengage Learning Australia.

Recommended reading(s):

E. A. Selvanathan (2008), Learning Statistics & Excel in Tandem, 2nd Edition, Cengage
Learning Australia.

VII. Teaching (learning) methods (strategies):

3
+ Classroom lectures combine with discussion and class assignments, homework;

+ Students present the solution of exercises on the board;

+ Students set up groups (3 persons / group) to practice (solving exercises) in Excel.

VIII. Course schedule / Teaching plan:

Week / Content No of sessions Self study Reference Learning


Date Tot L E P Outcomes
al
1. Introduction to Statistics 3 1.5 1.5 9 Chapter 1 1, 8, 9, 10, 11
Key Statistical Concepts Ch. 1.1
Graphical Techniques to Ch. 4: 4.1
Describe Numerical Data
2-3. Numerical Descriptive 6 3 3 18 Ch.5: 5.1-5.3 1, 8, 9, 10, 11
Measures:
Measures of Central Location
Measures of Variability
Measures of Relative Standing
and Box Plots
4-5. Probability: 4 2 2 12 Ch.6: 6.1-6.5 3, 8, 9, 10, 11
Assigning Probabilities to
Events
Joint, Marginal and
Conditional Probability
Rules of Probability
Probability Trees
Bayes’ Law
5-6. Random variables and discrete 5 2.5 2.5 15 Ch. 7: 7.1-7.3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11
probability distributions: 7.6
Random Variables and
Probability Distributions
Discrete Probability
Distributions
Expected Value and Variance
Binomial Distribution
7-8. Continuous probability 6 3 3 18 Ch. 8 (8.1-8.3) 4, 8, 9, 10, 11
distributions:
Probability Density Functions
Uniform Distribution
Normal Distribution
Midterm
9. Statistical Inference and 3 1.5 1.5 9 Ch.9: 9.3-9.5 2, 8, 9, 10, 11
Sampling Distributions:
Introduction to Sampling
Distribution
Sampling Distribution of the

4
Sample Mean
Sampling Distribution of the
Sample Proportion
10 Estimation: Describing a 3 1.5 1.5 9 Ch. 10: 10.1-10.4 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11
single population
Concepts of Estimation
Estimating the Population
Mean When the Population
Variance Is Known
Estimating the Population
Mean When the Population
Variance Is Unknown
Estimating the Population
Proportion
11-12. Hypothesis testing: Describing 6 3 3 18 Ch. 12: 12.1, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11
a single population 12.2, 12.4, 12.6
Concepts of Hypothesis
Testing
Testing the Population Mean
When the Population Variance
Is Known
Testing the Population Mean
When the Population Variance
Is Unknown
Testing the Population
Proportion
13. Hypothesis testing: 3 1.5 1.5 9 Ch. 13: 13.1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
Comparing two populations 13.3
Testing the Difference
Between Two Population
Means: Independent Samples
Testing the Difference
Between Two Population
Proportions
14-15. Simple linear regression: 6 3 3 18 Ch. 17:17.1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Model 17.2, 17.4
Estimating the Coefficients
Assessing the Model
Final Exam

Note: L = Lecture; E = Exercise; P = Practice. Yellow section: focal point (for exercises and
exams)

IX. Assessment methods:

No Assessment items Value Learning Notes


outcomes
1. Regular assessment 20% 1-11 In-class exercises, Excel

5
2. Midterm assessment 20% 1-11 1-hour written exam
3. Final exam 60% 1-11 2-hour written exam
Total 100%

Note: Students achieve less than 80% class attendance and participation will not be able to

take the final exam.

X. Policies and other requirements:

Requirements during lecture:


- Be on time;
- Complete the assigned readings before class meetings;
- Actively involve in the lecture, no personal affairs or discussions outside of course
materials are allowed during the lecture;
- No cellphones or personal computers are allowed during lecture;
- Limit the time stepping out of the classroom.
Requirement during discussion/case study/group study:
- Actively participate in group discussion activities, contribute to the groups;
- Are allowed to use personal computers and cellphones to find information regarding
the course materials and the assignments.
Other requirements:
- Plagiarism is prohibited under any circumstances. Students who commit plagiarim
are subjected to failure of the class and possible dismissal from the university;
- Follow the procedures during the exams;
- Follow the policies by International School, Vietnam National University-Hanoi.

Date … Month … Year 202…

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