Course Overview
Includes descriptive statistics, including numerical and graphical presentation of data, measures of central tendency, dispersion and elementary probabilities. Introduction to several discrete and continuous probability distributions . Introduction to inferential statistics through selected topics such as sampling, confidence limits of the mean, hypotheses testing, simple linear regression and the chi-squared test for independence.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
5.5
Domestic fees
$885.58 - $900.55 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Discuss the value of statistical information in a variety of business disciplines and work environments.
- Assess statistical information portrayed in the media, work and educational environments.
- Organize and analyze quantitative data.
- Calculate descriptive statistics measures such as the mean, weighted mean, median, mode, standard deviation, coefficient of variation and variance.
- Use graphical techniques to present data in such a manner that it is understood by and meaningful to colleagues and clients.
- Analyze data presented in frequency distributions, histograms and boxplots.
- Apply the common rules of probability to evaluate business alternatives.
- Analyze and calculate probabilities for Binomial, Poisson, Uniform and Exponential probability distributions.
- Calculate expected values and standard deviations for random variables.
- Construct and interpret a confidence interval estimate for a single population mean using both the standard normal and t distributions.
- Establish and interpret a confidence interval estimate for a single population proportion.
- Determine the required sample size for estimating a single population mean or proportion.
- Carry out an appropriate hypothesis test on a single population mean or proportion.
- Interpret the p-value of the test statistic.
- Carry out a hypothesis test comparing two population means or proportions.
- Construct a contingency table and perform a chi squared test of independence.
- Analyze simple two-variable problems using linear regression and correlation.
- Interpret the results of a computer generated regression model and ANOVA table.
Effective as of Winter 2020
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Business Statistics (OPMT 1130) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are six offerings of OPMT 1130 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52264
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 19 Loading
- CRN 52264
- $885.58 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 19 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 410 |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Germain Tanoh
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Tues, Sept 30 and Tues, Nov 11
Confirmation
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CRN 51539
Dates
Sep 01 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 51539
- $900.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Leslie Major
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is a self-paced asynchronous course, there is a suggested schedule to follow for guidance. Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. Please note that both the midterm and final exams are in person on campus as follows: Midterm exam: October 24th 9 am - 12:00 and December 5 at 9 am - 12:00 If you wish to write at a different time you may book your exam(s) at the BCIT Test Centre or any approved test centres at your own cost. Instructions on how to notify your instructor of this change will be posted on the Learning Hub course shell
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CRN 51162
Dates
Sep 04 - Dec 11 Loading
- CRN 51162
- $900.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04 - Dec 11 | Fri | 17:30 - 22:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 402 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Simin Chavoshi Jolfaee
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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CRN 52119
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 52119
- $900.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Sam Choo
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course is a combination of on campus (in class) for 2.5 hours and online asynchronous for the balance of time. Exams will be held on campus as follows: Exam # 1 Oct 14 1730-1930 Exam #2 Nov 18 1730-1930 Exam #3 Dec 9 1730-1930
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CRN 52153
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 52153
- $900.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 17:30 - 22:15 | Burnaby |
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Spencer Richardson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Wed, Sept 30 and Wed Nov 11
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CRN 51168
Dates
Sep 12 - Dec 12 Loading
- CRN 51168
- $900.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- **Please note that exams only will be on campus in person as follows: Midterm exam Saturday, Oct 24 0830 am and Final Exam: Saturday, Dec 12 8:30 am This is a synchronous online course, and you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies or more if it is a condensed course starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
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