Assignment 1: Opening Discussion\u2014Introduction to Classmates and This Course<\/h2>\n
Begin this assignment by introducing yourself to classmates. Cover the following items in your introductory note:<\/p>\n
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- Provide an autobiographical statement that includes your name, current occupation, prior education\/degrees, and other information such as interests, hobbies, etc. that will introduce you to your instructor and classmates.<\/li>\n
- Explain your background with statistics. How have you used statistics prior to this course?<\/li>\n
- How do you think statistics can be used in business? Be sure to give some examples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
By the due date assigned, post your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area. Continue to get to know your peers and contribute to our discussion on how statistics can be used in business through the end of module.This assignment is required but ungraded.<\/main><\/li>\n
- M1 Assignment 2 Discussion<\/a>Discussion Topic <\/a>
\nDue June 16 at 11:59 PM<\/abbr><\/span><\/section>\n <\/p>\n Assignment 2: Discussion\u2014Using Business Analytics<\/h2>\n
Many organizations today do not utilize business analytics to help them with their decision-making processes. For some organizations, it could be a lack of knowledge about how to apply it, and for other organizations, it could be a lack of technology. When managers do not feel applying business analytics is worth their time or they feel that it is too complicated, they will not utilize it. If you were to work for a company that did not utilize business analytics, how would you convince them that they should?Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research the benefits and challenges of implementing business analytics.Respond to the following questions:<\/p>\n
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- How do you think business analytics can help your current organization with their decision-making processes?<\/li>\n
- What challenges do you anticipate in getting your organization to implement and utilize business analytics?<\/li>\n
- How would you approach management in regards to getting them to implement business analytics?<\/li>\n
- Why should you have an understanding of statistics in order to utilize and implement business analytics?<\/li>\n
- What would be some challenges in using business analytics?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Write your initial response in 300\u2013500 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.By the due date assinged, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through the end of the module, review and comment on at least two peers\u2019 responses. Consider the following in your response:<\/p>\n
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- Provide a statement of clarification or a point of view with rationale.<\/li>\n
- Challenge a point of discussion or draw a relationship between one or more points of the discussion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Grading Criteria and RubricAll discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.<\/p>\n
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\n Grading Criteria<\/td>\n Maximum Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Quality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions<\/td>\n 16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Quality of responses to classmates<\/td>\n 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Frequency of responses to classmates<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Reference to supporting readings and other materials<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Language and grammar<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total:<\/td>\n 40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/main><\/li>\n
- M1 Assignment 3 Submission<\/a>Assignment <\/a>
\nOverdue – June 20 at 11:59 PM<\/abbr><\/span><\/section>\n Assignment 3: Benefits of Business Analytics<\/h2>\n
- M1 Assignment 3 Submission<\/a>Assignment <\/a>