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MANG 575 Module 4: Displaying data

Objectives: Reading For This Module: Chapter 4 – Textbook Text Power Point (.pptx) NOTE: There is no video lecture or practice quiz for this module.  Quizzes Take the quiz for this module on Canvas.

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MANG 575 Module 3: Measures of Location and Dispersion

Objectives: Understand the difference between a population and a sample Be able to calculate an arithmetic mean, weighted mean, median and mode Be able to interpret the mean, median and mode and explain its mean within the context of a … Continue reading

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MANG 575 Module 2: Describing data

Objectives: Be able to organize data into a frequency distribution Be able to construct a relative frequency distribution Be able to construct a histogram, line graph and pie chart Reading For This Module: Chapter 2 – Textbook Text PowerPoints (.PPT) Opening … Continue reading

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MANG 575 Module 1: Introduction to Statistics

Objectives: Understand the importance of statistics and its applications not only to business, but to everyday life. Understand the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics Know the difference between qualitative and quantitative  variables as well as the difference between discrete … Continue reading

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FINA 250 Module 14: Retirement & Estate Planning

Return to Modules Objectives: Understand the changing nature of retirement planning Choose how your retirement benefits are paid out to you Understand the importance and the process of estate planning Avoid probate Reading For This Module: Chapter 16/17 – Keown, … Continue reading

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FINA 250 Consumer Behavior: Comparison Shopping Module 13 Supplemental

←Go Back Comparison Shopping Making wise consumer decisions is an important skill when managing personal and family finances. Today’s marketplace can be overwhelming with numerous options of products to purchase and a large variety of features and quality differences within … Continue reading

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FINA 250 Module 13: Comparison Shopping & Consumer Decision Making (not in textbook)

Return to Modules Objectives: State factors that one should take into account when making purchasing decisions Describe tactics that advertisers use to influence our purchasing decisions Reading For This Module: No textbook readings in Module 13 Opening Vignettes: This video … Continue reading

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FINA 250 Module 12: Bonds

Return to Modules Objectives: Invest in the bond market Understand basic bond terminology and compare the various types of bonds Calculate the value of a bond and understand the factors that cause bond value to change Weigh the advantages and … Continue reading

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FINA 250 Module 11 Stocks Vignette Supplemental

HOW SHE TURNED $5,000 INTO $22 MILLION (AND HOW YOU MIGHT TOO…) ←Go Back (MONEY Magazine) In the depths of the depression, when she was already 38 years old and earning only a little more than $3,000 a year, Anne … Continue reading

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FINA 250 Module 11: Stocks

Return to Modules Objectives: Understand advantages, disadvantages and risk associated with investing in stocks Be able to read stock quotes online or in the newspaper Classify common stock according to basic market terminology Employ different investment strategies Understand the risks … Continue reading

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