- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
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
5.5
Domestic fees
$850.69 - $880.98 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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
Related Programs
Business Statistics (OPMT 1130) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
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Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below are four offerings of OPMT 1130 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 51539
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Sat Dec 07
- 14 weeks
- CRN 51539
- Domestic fees $864.98
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Leslie Major
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is a self-paced asynchronous course. There is a suggested schedule to follow for guidance. Please note that both the midterm and final exams are in person on campus as follows: Midterm exam is on October 26 at 10:00am – 1:00pm and Final exam is on December 7 at 10:00am -1:00pm. Rooms to be determined. If you wish to write at a different time you may book your exam(s) at the BCIT Test Centre or any approved test centres at your own cost. Instructions on how to notify your instructor of this change will be posted on the Learning Hub course shell
CRN 51162
Dates
Fri Sep 06 - Fri Dec 06
- 14 weeks
- CRN 51162
- Domestic fees $850.69
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 - Oct 04 | Fri | 17:30 - 22:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 470 |
| Oct 11 | Fri | 17:30 - 22:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 382 |
| Oct 18 - Nov 08 | Fri | 17:30 - 22:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 470 |
| Nov 15 | Fri | 17:30 - 22:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 382 |
| Nov 22 - Nov 29 | Fri | 17:30 - 22:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 470 |
| Dec 06 | Fri | 17:30 - 22:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 382 |
Instructor
Simin Sadat Chavoshi Jolfaee
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
CRN 51168
Dates
Sat Sep 07 - Sat Dec 07
- 14 weeks
- CRN 51168
- Domestic fees $864.98
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- **Please note that this is an online course, but you must attend the exams in person at the Burnaby campus as follows: Sat, Oct 19 at 0830 am and Sat Dec 7 at 0830 am.** 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.
CRN 51164
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Thu Nov 07
- 9 weeks
- CRN 51164
- Domestic fees $864.98
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Winter 2025
Below are five offerings of OPMT 1130 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 91761
Dates
Tue Jan 07 - Tue May 13
- 18 weeks
- CRN 91761
- Domestic fees $880.98
Status
Seats Available
1 seat remaining as of Thu November 7, 2024 at 10:42 am (PST). Availability may change at any time.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - May 13 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2016 |
Instructor
Myra Andrews
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on March 11
CRN 92565
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Sat Apr 12
- 14 weeks
- CRN 92565
- Domestic fees $880.98
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Leslie Major
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is asynchronous and does not require you to meet every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. 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 of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. Exams will be held on campus in person as follows: Saturday, March 1st 10:00 - 1300, Final exam Saturday, April 12th 10:00 - 1300
CRN 91763
Dates
Tue Jan 07 - Thu Mar 06
- 9 weeks
- CRN 91763
- Domestic fees $866.69
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 06 | Tue, Thu | 17:30 - 21:10 | Downtown DTC Rm. 688 |
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
CRN 92679
Dates
Tue Jan 07 - Tue Apr 22
- 15 weeks
- CRN 92679
- Domestic fees $880.98
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Sam Choo
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is in person at the Burnaby campus on Tuesdays 1730-1930 and lecture content will be provided online asynchronously. Exams and quizzes will all be held in-person on the dates listed above.” No class on March 11
CRN 91762
Dates
Sat Jan 11 - Sat Apr 19
- 15 weeks
- CRN 91762
- Domestic fees $880.98
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on March 8 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. Please note that both the midterm and the final exams are on campus in person as follows: Midterm is on February 22nd at 8:30 am and Final exam is on April 19th at 8:30 am
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.