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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "MA 209-1"
COURSE NAME: "Statistics II"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring 2025
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Hlafo Alfie Mimun
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: MW 10:00 AM 11:15 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS:
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisites: MA 208 with a grade of C- or above; Co-requisite: CS 110 OR CS 160
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday 11:20am-12:20pm. By appointment by sending an email to [email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of Statistics I. Topics include more advanced hypothesis testing, regression analysis, analysis of variance, non-parametric tests, time series analysis and decision- making techniques.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

Review of hypothesis testing.

Statistical Inferences of means, proportions, and variances of two populations.

Tests of goodness of fit and independence.

Analysis of variance and experimental design.

Simple linear regression.

Multiple regression.

Regression analysis and model building.

Event Studies.

Basic time series analysis and forecasting.

 

 
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to show:

i. a basic understanding of the theoretical framework for statistical inference;

ii. an ability to undertake basic quantitative investigation and demonstrate application of the material covered in the course;

iii. professionalism in presentation of quantiative information;

iv. competency in using statistical software such as Microsoft Excel.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Statistics for Business &Economics, Revised 13e Anderson, Sweeney, Williams et al Cengage Learning978-1337094160  Other editions of the textbook are also aceeptable.   
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
HomeworkHomework assignments will be posted on Moodle; one week later, solutions will be uploaded. Students are encouraged to solve homework problems even though they will not be gradedNot Graded
AttendanceFull credit for attendance will be given to students with five or fewer unexcused absences. Six or more absences will result in a proportional reduction of the grade.10%
First Intermediate TestThe instructor reserves the right to ask students for clarification on any exercise on the exam to judge if the work they submitted is actually theirs.25%
Second Intermediate TestThe instructor reserves the right to ask students for clarification on any exercise on the exam to judge if the work they submitted is actually theirs.25%
Final exam (comprehensive) 40%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY

Attendance is mandatory and is graded. Students will be granted 5 absences without penalty. Any other absences will only be excused with medical certificates or permission from the Dean's Office. Otherwise, they will affect the portion of the grade determined by attendance and participation.

You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until ____________
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
SCHEDULE
Session Session Focus Reading Assignment Other Assignment Meeting Place/Exam Dates
Week 1 and 2 Review of hypothesis testing: statistical inferences about means and proportions with one and two populations (chapter 9 and 11)
Week 3 and 4 Inferences about population variances (chapter 11); Review of tests of goodness of fit and independence (chapter 12)
Week 4 to 8 Analysis of variance and experimental design (chapter 13); Simple linear regression (chapter 14) First intermediate exam on Week 7
Week 9 to 11 Multiple regression (chapter 15)
Week 11 to 12 Regression analysis and model building (chapter 16). Second intermediate exam on Week 12
Week 12  Event Studies (material given by the professor)
Week 13-14 Forecasting (chapter 17) Final exam (comprehensive) : see University schedule for date and time.