QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS An Introductory Online Course

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS An Introductory Online Course #604702

Quantitative Analysis: An Introductory Online Course provides a comprehensive introduction to the areas of statistical analysis that business students must master. The student learns the material in a management context—as a consultant to a resort hotel in Hawaii.

Numerous exercises test student comprehension.

Professors can track student progress through the course and review their performance on the three assessments.

• Data

• Sampling and Estimation

• Hypothesis Testing

• Regression Basics

• Multiple Regression

• Decision Analysis▬ Decision Trees

▬ Sensitivity Analysis

▬ Value of Information

▬ Risk Analysis

The course teaches an understanding of:

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The Student ExperienceQuantitative Analysis requires approximately 20-25 hours to complete for students with limited experience and is designed for use by individuals rather than teams.

The Table of Contents layout of the navigation makes it easy to access desired topics when used as a reference tool.

Students can print information on core concepts covered in the course for review.

Excel-based tables, exhibits, and templates are provided.

• Novices can work through the course on a linear path building on previous learning as they progress

• Students with previous knowledge in the topic can jump back and forth as necessary as they review areas of weakness

Students can follow multiple learning paths:

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Narrated AnimationsMuch of the content in the course is presented through short animated clips with narration.

This graphic illustration of the material helps students grasp concepts quickly and move through the course without losing momentum.

Full text of all narrated segments is provided.

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ExercisesMulti-part exercises provide students an opportunity to receive immediate feedback, with explanations for correct or incorrect answers. Exercise results are not recorded and students can re-take an exercise an unlimited number of times.

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Assessments and Tracking

The course includes three assessments:

• A pre-test helps the student identify areas of weakness and lets faculty and administrators gauge a class’s initial level of proficiency.

• Two post-tests determine the amount of learning that has occurred during the course and help faculty and administrators ensure that students have reached a certain level.

Faculty and administrators can also track and measure student performance, including a list of students and their overall status in the course. Detailed information about each student is also available, showing each page visited and exam results.

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Sampling, Adoption, and DeliveryThe process of sampling, adoption, and delivery is simple. Students can access any of our online courses on our web site.

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To preview (Authorized Faculty) or purchase this online course, call(800) 545-7685 (outside the U.S. and Canada, 617-783-7600).

A Teaching Note is available for Authorized Faculty.

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