Department of Management Science / Information Systems

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COURSE:           INFORMATION SYSTEMS 361B
QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS ANALYSIS
       STATISTICS & OPERATIONS RESEARCH
PROFESSOR:   DR. MABEL T. KUNG
OFFICE:              SGMH 4191
PHONES: (714) 278-3077 (MY OFFICE) (714) 278-2221 (SECRETARY)

        

TEXT:     Lawrence and Pasternack,  Applied Management Science, Wiley.

Grading Exam Schedule Topics

                           NO MAKEUP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN.

                           EXAMS ARE OPEN BOOK OPEN NOTES.

 

SOFTWARE: Microsoft Office , EXCEL, and WinQSB will be used extensively.

ALL CLASSES WILL MEET IN THE COMPUTER LAB CLASSROOM.

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         ISDS 361B COURSE OUTLINE ( This is a tentative course outline subject to change).

TOPICS

Review of Probability & Statistical Concepts, Normal Distribution and t-tests

Statistical Analysis for Comparing Two Populations,   Confidence Intervals, Hypothesis Testing, Sample Size

Analysis of Variance, Matched Pairs, Design of Experiments, Completely Randomized Design, Randomized Block Design, Multiple Comparison Methods

Multiple Regression & Applications to Forecasting, Stepwise Regression, Interpretation of Computer Software results

Time Series Analysis,  Exponential Smoothing Techniques,   Trend Analysis

Simple and Aggregate Index Numbers

Quality Control, Control Charts for Quantitative and Qualitative Data

Advanced Probability Models, Queuing, Simulation

Mathematical Modeling, Optimization Techniques Introduction to Linear Programming, Assumptions, Computer Solutions, What-if Analyses, Sensitivity Testing

Production, Transportation, Finance, Scheduling, and Marketing Models, Formulation and Interpretation of Computer results

Project Scheduling with PERT/CPM, Critical Path, Scheduling and Cost Considerations

Advanced Inventory Models, Order and Production Models, Quantity Discounts, Safety Stock Models

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