BUS 116 - Statistics for Business Decision Making

    Recent Professors
    Ms. Melissa Forrester
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Intermediate algebra, has met the standards of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) from high school, or equivalent
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of BUS 116
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2
    Description
    This course takes a business focused approach to statistical analysis. Students will collect, clean, process, present, and interpret numerical data for the purpose of making effective business decisions. Key topics include: hypothesis testing, measures of central value and spread, confidence intervals, development of projections, probability distributions, sampling methods, hypothesis testing, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), regression and correlation. Students will apply these methodologies and use inferential thinking to make decisions in areas such as operations, marketing, sales, economics, and human resources. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .
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