DALUBHASAAN NG LUNGSOD NG LUCENA

(formerly City College of Lucena)

Isabang, Lucena City
Tel. No. and Fax No. (042) 797 – 1671

COURSE CODE : BMATH 2

TITLE : BUSINESS STATISTICS

COURSE CREDITS : 3 units

CONTACT HOURS : 54 hours

DEPARTMENT/ PROGRAM: BacheIor of Science in Accountancy

SEMESTER and SCHOOL YEAR: 1st SEMESTER / 2019 - 2020

INSTRUCTOR : Florian E. Manzanilla

A. VISION

To be the leading provider of free and quality tertiary education in the Southern Tagalog Region.

B. MISSION

Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena (DLL), shall promote the holistic formation of proactive learners
through:
 Dynamic and relevant academic programs
 Locally and globally responsive community
 Lasting and valuable research

C. CORE VALUES

L – Love of God
U – Unity in Action
C – Commitment to Environmental Protection
E – Empowerment of Lucenahins
N – Nationalism by Example
A – Artistry and Cultural Preservation

D. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a course in introductory statistics for Business which deal on descriptive and inferential
statistics treatment of data. It is aimed at providing tool for business student’s compliance to the thesis
requirement of bachelor’s degree. The contents of the course include the different methods of data
organization using tables and graphical presentation; common descriptive statistics such as the measure
of central tendency and dispersion, correlation and regression. Also included are commonly used
inferential statistics for hypothesis testing and related topics, namely, probability and binomial distribution,
t-test, analysis of variance and some commonly used non-parametric tests like Spearman rho. The
demonstration of the use of calculators and computers in arriving at the certain statistical procedures is
also included.

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E. INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Institutional Intended
Learning Outcome (IILO)
A DLL graduate is expected to be a:
1. Holistic Individual
Humane citizen equipped with
knowledge, skills and imbued with the
right values and virtues throughout
the integration of a liberal education
with professional competence.
2. Proactive Learner
Motivated to be dynamic and
productive learners in which skills and
attributes are constantly challenged,
developed and applied as part of their
lifelong learning.
3. Locally and Globally
Competitive
Locally engaged knowledge-based
and skills-based workforce that is
comparable and suitable to the needs
of the industries, locally and across
the globe.
4. Socially Responsible Citizen
Make positive contributions to the
immediate community and to society
as a whole, especially in
environmental protection,
nationalism, artistry and cultural
preservation.
5. Change Agent through
Relevant Research
Research-oriented individual which
envisions transformation by
introducing life-changing innovations
in the society, country and the world.
Program Intended
Learning Outcome (PILO)
When a student successfully
completes the program,
Bachelor of Science in
Accountancy, he/she will be
able to:
Appraise ethical
problems/issues in practical
business and accounting
situations and recommend
appropriate course of action
that adheres to the professional
code of ethics
Instill discipline and focus in the
study of accounting.
Demonstrate working
knowledge in the areas of
financial accounting and
reporting, cost accounting and
management, management
accounting, auditing, accounting
information systems and
accounting research.
Practice as successful
accounting practitioner for the
advancement of society
Employ technology as a
business tool in capturing
financial and non financial
information, preparing reports
and making decisions.
Course Intended
Learning Outcome (CILO)
After successfully completing
the course, students should be
able to:
Analyze the human condition in
order to deeply reflect and
express philosophical
ramifications that are
meaningful to the student as a
part of society.
Articulate the impacts of science
and technology on society,
specifically Philippine
society
.Critique human flourishing vis-
à-vis the progress of science
and technology such that the
student may be able to define for
himself/herself the meaning of
the good life.
Creatively present the
importance and contributions of
science and technology to
society
.Explain how science and
technology affect society and
the environment and its role in
nation-building
Examine shared concerns that
make up the good life in order
to come up with innovative and
creative solutions to
contemporary issues guided by
ethical standards in the world
Illustrate how the social media
and information age impact their
lives and their understanding of
global climate change
Foster the value of a healthy
lifestyle toward the holistic and
sustainable development of
society and the environment
Define and demonstrate the
impact of social media on the
students’ life and Philippine
society in general
Imbibe the importance of
science and technology in the
preservation of the environment
and the development of the
Filipino nation through research
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 F. COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

PRELIMINARY TERM:
INTENDED
ASSESSMENT
LEARNING TOPICS METHOD RESOURCES
TASKS
OUTCOMES (ILO)
Articulate the I. Intro to Brainstorming
importance of Statistics :
statistics in - Difference Discussion on
business - business the importance
practice Statistics, of Statistics in
importance, Business by
Demonstrate citing some
uses and
appreciation examples
functions
of Statistics in
business II. Descriptive
practice Statistics Use of Audio Written paper on
-Concepts, visual the importance of
Establish a - Operation materials the Statistics by
sound - Application giving 5 concrete
foundation for III. Inferential examples
understanding Statistics -
the concepts in Concepts,
Statistics - Operation
- Application Audio visual materials
IV. Application
(exam or paper)
Solve/
application

- Draw and
application
Statistical
function
preferably
excel/open
source soft ware
Branches of
Statistics
1. Descriptiv
e
2. Inferential
statistics

Discuss the Review of Class  Sample copy of a Written report on the

different relevant discussion research study different ways in
 which research data
concepts in concepts:  Computer can be presented
Statistics Proportion and Individual 
Percentages , reporting  Prepared sets of data Description of the
Show interest Rates and Ratio for exercises on excel different types of data
and Workshop graphs and tables as used in a
particular research
appreciation of Quantitative and study
the guidelines Qualitative Data; Simulated
for constructing Guidelines for activity in Written presentation
frequency Constructing constructing on the navigation of
distributions Frequency frequency the excel application
oncalculating the
Distribution distribution , proportion,
Present data in tabular and percentages and
tabular and Tabular and graphical ratios
graphical forms Graphical presentations
Presentations
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 Data presentation
using excel graphs
and tables

MID- TERM: STS and the Human Conditions

INTENDED METHODS
TOPICS AND ASSESSMENT
LEARNING RESOURCES
READINGS TASKS
OUTCOMES (ILO)
Describe the Measures of central Lecture discussion Hand outs
different tendency
Workshop
measures of the Mean, median and
Laptop
central tendency mode Simulated activities
Visual Aids
Make Variability and
appropriate scores
transformations
discussion
on what
measures to Written
use in business Normal and other interpretation of
statistics distributions and the different
standards scores; distributions in
the normal curve, z analyzing data
–scores, standard sets
Demonstrate scores
critical and Rubrics for
analytical summarizing own
thinking in data
achieving
variability and
score
transformations
, utilizing the
normal and
other
distributions and
standard scores
Explain the The Purpose of Lecture –  Visual Aids Documentation
meaning of and Statistical Models discussion  on the Use of
difference between  Audio Visual Population and
probability theory Populations and Simulated Equipment Samples and its
and inferential Sample/Sampling Activities  Application to
statistics Distributions  Calculator business
Ex. Stratified Supervised Research
Display Sampling individual and
appreciation of group work
sampling
distribution

Demonstrate how
to come up with
sampling
distributions using
sex disaggregated.

FINAL TERM:
INTENDED
TOPICS AND ASSESSMENT
LEARNING RESOURCES
READINGS TASKS
OUTCOMES (ILO)
Explain hypothesis Introduction to Lecture – Write – up on the
testing Hypothesis Testing Discussion  Handouts conduct of
 hypothesis
Manifest Testing Differences Group work  Visual Aids testing in a
appreciation of between More than  selected research
testing differences Two Means (One – Simulated  Selected research study using
between more than way ANOVA) activities study ANOVA
two means

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Apply how to test
hypothesis and
ANOVA

Discuss on how to Testing Hypothesis Lecture –  Handouts Paper to describe

test hypothesis about Association discussion  the application of
about association  Visual Aids Independence
Chi-square Test of Group work and Significance
Show interest and Independence in Social Work
enthusiasm in Testing the Individual and researches
understanding the Significance of r group
tests of (Pearson) exercises
independence and
significance Testing the
Significance of rs
Demonstrate the (Spearman)
use of chi-square
test and the tests of
significance of
Pearson and
Spearman

G. RESOURCES

Text Book/s: Guerrero De Leon, Cynthia; Garcia, George; Pagoso, Cristobal(1978).Fundamental

Statistics. Manila Sinag-tala Publishers, Inc.; Spiegel, M.R. Theory and Problems of Statistics;
Ukena, Ann Seymor. Statistics Today; Walpole, Ronald E. Introduction to Statistics 2nd
Ed.
Journal/s:

Web References:

H. CLASSROOM POLICIES

Code of Discipline

All faculty members are authorized to impose penalties for minor infractions of the college regulations and
of the classroom discipline committees for the first time. Minor infractions committed for the second and third
time are to be reported to the Program Head and Guidance Counselor who will deal with the students
accordingly.

A. Violation of any of the regulations shall be dealt according to the school’s system of discipline and
guidance.
B. Penalties are imposed on habitual and gross violations of the rules and regulations of the school.
C. Any damages to school property, furniture and fixtures.

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 Major Offenses:

No exception is made whether the offenses are committed for the first, second and third time.

1. Forging, falsification, and/or tampering academic or official records and documents of any kind.
2. Stealing, vandalism or destruction of school and teacher’s property.
3. Grave acts of disrespect which consist of any word or deed which shall hold in contempt any faculty
member or person in authority.
4. Carrying of any deadly weapon such as guns, explosives, knives which endanger either the lives or
health of the students.
5. Smoking, drunkenness, gambling, cutting classes.
6. Fighting all those taking part in serious fight within the campus premises.
7. Drug taking, drug pushing or possession of prohibited drugs.
8. Bullying
9. Cheating
10. Sexual harassment
11. Hardware manipulation, hacking or reconfiguration of system hardware settings, causing computer
virus contamination.
Minor offenses:

1. Tardiness and irregularities in class.

2. ID and school uniform not properly and seldom worn.
3. Making noise and causing disturbances in classes.
4. Littering, spitting on the floor and corridors and/ or any act which may result to unsanitary, disorderly
conditions.
5. Acts that may cause or create panic in the campus.
6. Disrupting, obstructing or interfering deliberately with the normal conduct of classes or any
authorized school activities or operation of school offices which tends to create disorder or
disturbance are offenses that may initially be dealt with warning.

Disciplinary Actions:

1. First Offense : Oral reprimand by the adviser/ Prefect of Discipline.

2. Second Offense : Written reprimand by the Prefect of Discipline/ Guidance Counselor.
- In case of minor personal offense, written apology to the person concerned.
- Conference with parents: Students will not be accepted to class unless
parents/ guardians are seen by the Prefect of Discipline or Guidance
Counselor.
3. Third Offense : Disciplinary action for third offense
- Suspension of classes depending upon the gravity of the offenses, a three
days to a week suspension may be imposed.
- The student may report to the Program head for re-admission before s/he
will be admitted in class

I. GRADING SYSTEM

To pass this course, one must accumulate at least 75% final grade through the course requirements

Term Grade
 Class Standing
Participation 30 %
Seatwork 30 %
Assignment 20 %
Attendance 10 %
Behavior 10 %
Total 100 % 33.33 %

 Quizzes 33.33 %
 Major Examination 33.33 %
TOTAL 100 %

Final Grade
Prelim Period Grade 33.33 %
Midterm Period Grade 33.33 %
Final Period Grade 33.33 %
TOTAL 100 %

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