COURSE SYLLABUS

Theory of Probability and Mathematical Statistics

(An Introduction with Applications in Business)

I. Module Information:

Program Title: IB, AC, MIS, BDA

Module Title: Theory of Probability and Mathematical Statistics

(An Introduction with Applications in Business)

Module Code: MAT1004

Number of credits: 3

Lecture: 22.5 hours

Exercise: 22.5 hours

Practice:

Self-study: 135 hours

Pre-requisite(s): None

Other requirement(s): None

II. Lecturer Information:

No Full Name Title Institution Email Phone

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III. Main aim(s) of the module:

The main aim of this module is to provide students with basic statistical methods used in
collecting and analyzing data, as a basis to make decisions in business; to help students learn
to use computer softwares in processing data (eg. Excel), understand and use the results
provided by softwares.

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At the end of this module, students will be able to (11 learning outcomes):

For Knowledge:

1. USE appropriate graphical representations and displays to help in the interpretation and
presentation of data;
2. CALCULATE and INTERPRET measures of central tendency and dispersion, and USE
the appropriate measure in a given business circumstances;
3. COMPUTE probabilities for mutually exclusive events, dependent and independent
events and APPLY these techniques to business situations;
4. DESCRIBE and APPLY the properties of the Binomial, Poisson and Normal
distributions in the appropriate circumstances;
5. MAKE statistical inferences based on a single random sample;
6. EVALUATE and correctly INTERPRET the correlation between two variables;
7. SKETCH a line of regression for a set of bivariate data and correctly INTERPRET and
USE this line.

For Skills:

8. DO data entry/manipulation and simple statistical analysis with EXCEL/R and

INTERPRET the results generated by EXCEL/R

For autonomy and responsibility:

9. RECOGNIZE the need for statistics and the steps involved in sound scientific
procedure for experiments and investigations in their discipline;
10. USE statistics correctly in helping the results of their experiments and investigations to
withstand critical evaluation;
11. BUILD up math vocabulary in English; ENHANCE presentation skills in English.

Learning outcomes of the Learning outcomes of the programs

module
1 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
2 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
3 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
4 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
5 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
6 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15

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 7 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
8 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
9 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
10 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15
11 LO 2, 6-11, 12-15

IV. Module’s description:

Fundamental concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics: types of
variables, methods of summarizing and displaying data including time series data. Probability
and probability distributions (which include Binomial and Normal distributions). Statistical
inference: samples and populations, sampling distribution of the mean, point and interval
estimation of the mean, hypothesis testing. Simple linear regression and correlation.

V. Main topics:

Topic 1: Descriptive statistics ( thống kê mô tả)

Topic 2: Probability ( Xác suất)
Topic 3: Random variables and discrete probability distributions ( biến ngẫu nhiên và phân
phối xác suất rời rạc)
Topic 4: Continuous probability distributions ( phân phối xác suất liên tục)
Topic 5: Sampling distributions (phânphoois lấy mẫu)
Topic 6: Estimation
Topic 7: Hypothesis testing ( Kiểm định giả thuyết)
Topic 8: Simple linear regression and correlation ( hồi quy tuyến tính đơn giản và tương quan)

VI. Reading and resources for the module:

Textbook(s):

E. A. Selvanathan, S. Selvanathan, G. Keller (2017), Australian Business Statistics, 7th

Edition, Cengage Learning Australia.

Recommended reading(s):

E. A. Selvanathan (2008), Learning Statistics & Excel in Tandem, 2nd Edition, Cengage

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Learning Australia.

VII. Teaching (learning) methods (strategies):

+ Classroom lectures combine with discussion and class assignments, homework;

+ Students present the solution of exercises on the board;

+ Students set up groups (3 persons / group) to practice (solving exercises) in Excel.

VIII. Course schedule / Teaching plan:

Week / Content No of sessions Self study Reference Learning

Date Tot L E P Outcomes
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1-2. Introduction to Statistics 4 2 2 12 Chapter 1: 1.1 1, 8, 9, 10, 11
Key Statistical Concepts Ch. 2: 2.1
Types of Data Ch.3: 3.1,3.4
Graphical Techniques to (optinal)
Describe Numerical Data Ch 4: 4.1, 4.2,4.3
(optional)
2-3. Numerical Descriptive 5 2.5 2.5 15 Ch.5: 5.1-5.3, 5.4 1, 8, 9, 10, 11
Measures: (optional)
Measures of Central Location
Measures of Variability
Measures of Relative Standing
and Box Plots
4-5. Probability: 4 2 2 12 Ch.6: 6.1-6.5 3, 8, 9, 10, 11
Assigning Probabilities to
Events
Joint, Marginal and
Conditional Probability
Rules of Probability
Probability Trees
Bayes’ Law
5-6. Random variables and discrete 5 2.5 2.5 15 Ch. 7: 7.1-7.3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11
probability distributions: 7.6
Random Variables and
Probability Distributions
Discrete Probability
Distributions
Expected Value and Variance
Binomial Distribution
7-8. Continuous probability 6 3 3 18 Ch. 8 (8.1-8.3) 4, 8, 9, 10, 11
distributions:
Probability Density Functions
Uniform Distribution
Normal Distribution

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 Midterm
9. Statistical Inference and 3 1.5 1.5 9 Ch.9: 9.3-9.5 2, 8, 9, 10, 11
Sampling Distributions:
Introduction to Sampling
Distribution
Sampling Distribution of the
Sample Mean
Sampling Distribution of the
Sample Proportion
10 Estimation: Describing a 3 1.5 1.5 9 Ch. 10: 10.1- 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11
single population 10.5,
Concepts of Estimation
Estimating the Population Ch.11: (11.1-
Mean When the Population 11.4 (optional)
Variance Is Known
Estimating the Population
Mean When the Population
Variance Is Unknown
Estimating the Population
Proportion
Determining the Required
Sample Size
11-12. Hypothesis testing: Describing 6 3 3 18 Ch. 12: 12.1- 5, 8, 9, 10, 11
a single population 12.4, 12.6, 12.5
Concepts of Hypothesis (optional)
Testing
Testing the Population Mean
When the Population Variance
Is Known
The P-value of a Test of
Hypothesis
Testing the Population Mean
When the Population Variance
Is Unknown
Testing the Population
Proportion
13. Hypothesis testing: 3 1.5 1.5 9 Ch. 13: 13.1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
Comparing two populations 13.3
Testing the Difference
Between Two Population
Means: Independent Samples
Testing the Difference
Between Two Population
Proportions
14-15. Simple linear regression: 6 3 3 18 Ch. 17:17.1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Model 17.2, 17.4, 17.6,
Estimating the Coefficients 17.3, 17.5
Assessing the Model (optional)

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 Coeffients of Correlation
Final Exam

Note: L = Lecture; E = Exercise; P = Practice. Yellow section: focal point (for exercises and
exams)

IX. Assessment methods:

No Assessment items Value Learning Notes

outcomes
1. Regular assessment: 20% 1-11 In-class exercises, Excel
- Quiz 10%
-Attendance and Home 10%
Assignment
2. Midterm assessment 20% 1-11 1-hour written exam
3. Final exam 60% 1-11 2-hour written exam
Total 100%

Note: Students achieve less than 80% class attendance and participation will not be able to

take the final exam.

X. Policies and other requirements:

Requirements during lecture:

- Be on time;
- Complete the assigned readings before class meetings;
- Actively involve in the lecture, no personal affairs or discussions outside of course
materials are allowed during the lecture;
- No cellphones or personal computers are allowed during lecture;
- Limit the time stepping out of the classroom.
Requirement during discussion/case study/group study:
- Actively participate in group discussion activities, contribute to the groups;
- Are allowed to use personal computers and cellphones to find information regarding
the course materials and the assignments.
Other requirements:
- Plagiarism is prohibited under any circumstances. Students who commit plagiarim
are subjected to failure of the class and possible dismissal from the university;

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 - Follow the procedures during the exams;
- Follow the policies by International School, Vietnam National University-Hanoi.

Date … Month … Year 202…

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