BUMA 3 - Business Statistics

    Recent Professors
    Dottie K. Sutherland, Beth J. Allan-Bentley, Kimberly D. Williamson, Sean P. Van Aacken, Nick M. Tuttle
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    4.9Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    MATH 045 or MATH 049.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course is intended for business administration majors or anyone who wishes to gain an understanding of elementary data analysis, probability, and statistics. It introduces students to the use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance; chi-square and t-tests, central tendency and dispersion measures; index numbers (CPI, deflators); time series analysis (trends, seasonal variations); probability theory; probability and sampling distributions (normal, exponential, binomial, Poisson); central limit theorem; and application of technology for statistical analysis, including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Lecture Grading: Letter MATH 045 or MATH 049. Transfer Status: CSU/UC* Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: A2 CalGETC: 2
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:20pm, Mon 11:00am–12:20pm, Mon 2:00pm–3:20pm