Course details
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
4.5
Cost
$98.11 - $794.67 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are 10 offerings of OPMT 1197 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 61696
Duration
Start any time
- 30 weeks
- CRN 61696
- $738.23
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 30 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
Chris Kellman
Course outline
Cost
$738.23
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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A textbook must be purchased at: BCIT Bookstore or online at: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/ Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1
Status
CRN 62309
Duration
Start any time
- 24 weeks
- CRN 62309
- $98.11
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 24 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
Chris Kellman
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$98.11
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
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This section is a 24 week extension only for Distance Education students whose original 30 week time limit is about to expire. Students who need more time to complete the Distance Education course should contact Ruth_MacKay@bcit.ca
Status
CRN 20479
Duration
Mon Jun 05 - Fri Jul 07 (5 weeks)
- 5 weeks
- CRN 20479
- $776.98
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05 - Jul 07 | Mon, Wed, Fri | 08:30 - 12:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 206 |
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Cost
$776.98
Important information
-
No class on July 3
Status
CRN 20480
Duration
Mon Jun 05 - Fri Jul 07 (5 weeks)
- 5 weeks
- CRN 20480
- $776.98
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05 - Jul 05 | Mon, Wed, Fri | 18:00 - 22:00 | Online |
| Jul 07 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 204 |
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Cost
$776.98
Important information
-
*** Please note : The final exam only will be in person at the Burnaby campus on July 7 1800-2100*** This is a synchronous online course and is not self-paced. 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, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. No class on Monday, July 3
Status
CRN 66105
Duration
Mon Jun 26 - Wed Aug 23 (8 weeks)
- 8 weeks
- CRN 66105
- $776.98
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26 - Aug 23 | Mon, Wed | 13:00 - 16:30 | Online |
| Jul 17 | Mon | 13:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 205 |
| Aug 02 | Wed | 13:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 205 |
| Aug 23 | Wed | 13:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 205 |
Instructor
Simin Sadat Chavoshi Jolfaee
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$776.98
Important information
-
***Please note that the two midterm exams and the final exam will be on campus (face to face) as follows: Midterm 1-July 17 at 1300, Midterm 2-August 2 -1300 Final exam Aug 23 at 1300 Rooms TBA*** This is an online synchronous course which requires you to be online on the posted days and times shown on your myBCIT schedule. No class on July 3rd and August 7th
Status
CRN 67433
Duration
Mon Jul 31 - Wed Aug 30 (5 weeks)
- 5 weeks
- CRN 67433
- $776.98
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31 - Aug 30 | Mon, Wed, Fri | 17:45 - 22:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 208 |
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$776.98
Important information
-
No class on Aug 7
Status
CRN 66827
Duration
Thu Apr 20 - Thu Jul 06 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 66827
- $776.98
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20 - Jul 06 | Thu | 17:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 403 |
Instructor
Germain Tanoh
Course outline
Cost
$776.98
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 66274
Duration
Tue May 23 - Thu Jul 06 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 66274
- $776.98
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23 - Jul 06 | Tue, Thu | 18:00 - 22:00 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3190 |
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Cost
$776.98
Important information
-
No class on Thursday, July 1st.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 63745
Duration
Mon May 29 - Mon Jul 31 (9 weeks)
- 9 weeks
- CRN 63745
- $764.12
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 - Jul 31 | Mon, Wed | 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 484 |
Instructor
Daniel Anvari
Course outline
Cost
$764.12
Important information
-
No class on July 3
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 66093
Duration
Mon May 29 - Mon Jul 31 (9 weeks)
- 9 weeks
- CRN 66093
- $776.98
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 - Jul 26 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
| Jul 31 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 322 |
Instructor
Daniel Anvari
Course outline
Cost
$776.98
Important information
-
***Please note your final exam will be on campus in person on July 31st at 1830 - 2130 This course is being taught synchronously and requires you to be online on the posted days and times shown on your myBCIT schedule. No class on July 3
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2023
Below are five offerings of OPMT 1197 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 40419
Duration
Start any time
- 24 weeks
- CRN 40419
- $100.72
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 24 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$100.72
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
-
You cannot register into this section unless you are currently registered into the 30 week OPMT 1197 Distance Education course and you require extra time to complete. Departmental approval is needed, please e-mail Ruth_MacKay@bcit.ca
Status
CRN 39501
Duration
Start any time
- 30 weeks
- CRN 39501
- $791.10
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 30 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$791.10
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
Start any time this Fall. You have 30 weeks from the date you register to complete this course. Note: Students may register at any time through the year and have 30 weeks in which to complete the course. A textbook and a course manual must be purchased at: BCIT Bookstore or online at: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/ Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1
Status
CRN 46262
Duration
Fri Sep 08 - Fri Dec 08 (14 weeks)
- 14 weeks
- CRN 46262
- $780.92
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 08 | Fri | 17:30 - 21:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 481 |
Instructor
Simin Sadat Chavoshi Jolfaee
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
4.5
Cost
$780.92
Status
CRN 48384
Duration
Sat Sep 09 - Sat Dec 09 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 48384
- $794.67
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 02 | Sat | 08:30 - 13:00 | Online |
| Dec 09 | Sat | 08:30 - 13:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 202 |
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$794.67
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.
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Please note that you will have to attend the final exam only on December 9th in person at the BCIT Burnaby campus Building SE06 – Room 202 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. No class on Sept 30 and Nov 11.
Status
CRN 31393
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Thu Nov 09 (9 weeks)
- 9 weeks
- CRN 31393
- $794.67
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 09 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 4076 |
Instructor
Illya Kochergin
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
4.5
Cost
$794.67
Important information
-
The course will be taught using the Texas Instrument BA II Plus calculator
Status
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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