- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
$850.69 - $864.98 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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
Related Programs
Business Statistics (OPMT 1130) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
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Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are three offerings of OPMT 1130 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 69398
Dates
Tue Apr 02 - Tue Sep 24
- 25 weeks
- CRN 69398
- Domestic fees $863.16
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Leslie Major
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THIS SECTION UNTIL MAY 31st. Please call Student Information & Enrolment Services to register. This is a self-paced course. There is a suggested schedule to follow for guidance. Please note that both the midterm and final exams are in person on campus as follows: Midterm exam is on 22 Jun 9:00-12:00 and the final is on 21 Sept at 9:00 - 12:00.. Rooms and times TBA. 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.
CRN 69416
Dates
Mon Jul 15 - Wed Aug 28
- 7 weeks
- CRN 69416
- Domestic fees $863.16
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Sam Choo
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is a Hybrid course. Lecture content will be delivered asynchronously online and labs will be held in person at the Burnaby campus on Monday and Wednesdays from 1800-2030. No class on Monday August 5th.
CRN 69682
Dates
Mon Jul 15 - Wed Aug 28
- 7 weeks
- CRN 69682
- Domestic fees $863.16
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Sam Choo
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is a Hybrid course. Lecture content will be delivered asynchronously online and labs will be held in person at the Burnaby campus on Monday and Wednesdays from 1430-1700. No class on Monday August 5th.
Fall 2024
Below are three offerings of OPMT 1130 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 51164
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Thu Nov 07
- 9 weeks
- CRN 51164
- Domestic fees $864.98
Status
Seats Available
5 seats remaining as of Fri July 26, 2024 at 7:09 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 07 | Tue, Thu | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3655 |
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
CRN 51162
Dates
Fri Sep 06 - Fri Dec 06
- 14 weeks
- CRN 51162
- Domestic fees $850.69
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 - Dec 06 | Fri | 17:30 - 22:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 470 |
Instructor
Simin Sadat Chavoshi Jolfaee
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
CRN 51168
Dates
Sat Sep 07 - Sat Dec 07
- 14 weeks
- CRN 51168
- Domestic fees $864.98
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- **Please note that this is an online course, but you must attend the exams in person at the Burnaby campus as follows: Sat, Oct 19 at 0830 am and Sat Dec 7 at 0830 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.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.