IST 211 - Statistics I

1.To provide a comprehensive understanding of statistical concepts and their applications in Business, Economics and Finance. 
2.To develop students' ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data using appropriate statistical tools. 
3.To familiarize students with statistical software such as Excel for practical analysis.
4. To enhance problem-solving skills by applying statistical methods to Business, Economics and Finance problems.

This course introduces Business, Economics and Finance students to foundational concepts in statistics, including descriptive statistics, probability, sampling methods, estimation, hypothesis testing, and goodness-of-fit tests. The curriculum emphasizes practical applications using statistical software such as SPSS and MS Excel, enabling students to analyze real-world engineering data effectively.

Bluman, Allan G., author.  Elementary statistics : a step by step approach / Allan G. Bluman, professor emeritus, Community College of Allegheny County. – Ninth edition.

Academic Integrity: Students are expected to adhere to the ethical code of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, and you commit to these principles by enrolling in this class. Academic dishonesty in any form is unacceptable, and penalties range from failing the exam to being dismissed from the university. We consider any violation of academic integrity to be a very serious matter. Classroom Behavior: Everyone is strongly encouraged to ask questions and make comments during the class. Please turn off cell phones and other devices unless required by the lecturer. Please arrive ontime and expect to leave at the end of class.