Module 1 discussion
Sampling Bias
Sampling is a major way to collect data, and there are
different sampling methods.
Please identify one sampling method and discuss the sampling
bias related to this method.
Also explain how the sampling bias could impact the validity
and generalizability of data analysis results, as well as the business decision
making.
Week 1: Provide your initial discussion post to the
question. Be sure to include references to any resources you used. You should
use at least one resource to help you with your initial discussion.
Week 2: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial
posts. Your response should be substantive and further the discussion. It is OK
to be critical and use critical thinking. That means you can question what your
classmates say. Do they provide their own critical thinking and logic?
Module 2 discussion
Regression Assumptions
Based on the text on regression assumptions and your
additional research, discuss the potential impact of assumption violation on
interpretation of regression results.
Is there any influence of the assumption violation on the
business decision making? If so, how? If not, why?
Week 1: Provide your initial discussion post to the question.
Be sure to include references to any resources you used. You should use at
least one resource to help you with your initial discussion.
Week 2: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial
posts. Your response should be substantive and further the discussion. It is OK
to be critical and use critical thinking. That means you can question what your
classmates say. Do they provide their own critical thinking and logic?
Module 3 discussion
Bounded Rationality
Explain what Bounded Rationality is.
Then discuss how this concept can affect the decision
situation in SLP 3.
Also discuss how this concept can affect the data analysis
in Case 3.
Explain your logic for both of your arguments. Are there any
similarities between these two situations?
Week 1: Provide your initial discussion post to the
question. Be sure to include references to any resources you used. You should
use at least one resource to help you with your initial discussion.
Week 2: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial
posts. Your response should be substantive and further the discussion. It is OK
to be critical and use critical thinking. That means you can question what your
classmates say. Do they provide their own critical thinking and logic?
Module 4 discussion
Recent Trends in Business Analytics
Do some research on recent trends in business analytics such
as Google Analytics, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning
and so on.
Focus on one trend and discuss its relevancy to your business
or any business you would like to discuss.
Consider how these analytics tools would impact business
decision making.
Week 1: Provide your initial discussion post to the
question. Be sure to include references to any resources you used. You should
use at least one resource to help you with your initial discussion.
Week 2: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial
posts. Your response should be substantive and further the discussion. It is OK
to be critical and use critical thinking. That means you can question what your
classmates say. Do they provide their own critical thinking and logic?
Module 4 reflective
discussion
As you complete this course, reflect back and answer these
questions:
What two concepts do you think are the most relevant to the
business and your MBA degree and why?
Which one or two concepts do you think are the least
relevant to the business and your MBA degree and why?
Which concepts did you find particularly difficult to learn
and why?
