This is where the field of “Business Statistics” comes into play. As a new-age MBA course, the field of study helps students develop a strong foundation in data analysis and interpretation.

At Smith, students learn statistics by doing—class time emphasizes problem-solving and hands-on contact with data. Many courses employ student-driven projects that allow students to pursue their ...

Topics include the construction of charts and summary statistics, probability, sampling, hypothesis testing, regression, time series analysis and quality management. The fourth number of the course ...