Examines the importance data analysis plays in managerial decision making. Students will use Excel throughout the course to analyze data in real-world applications. Course topics include descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis testing and regression analysis. Emphasis is on demonstrating practical application of statistics in business situations. Prerequisite(s): One of the following: MATH 20, MATH 30, or MATH 40. (Students taking this course as a foundation for the MS in Business Analytics program must earn a “B” or better in this or a transfer equivalent courses.) Formerly: MATH 240.