College of Computer Science and Information System (CCSIS)

C O U R S E O U T L I N E
Course Code: STA 203 Instructor Name:
Course Title: Probability Theory & Statistics-1 Meeting Hours:
Prerequisite: Calculus-1 Semester:
Class Hours: Email:
Course URL:
Course Activity: Questionnaires designing, Practical on SPSS, Project.

Text Book(s):
 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS by NEIL a. WEISS (4th Edition )
 STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMANT by RICHARD I. LIVINE ((7th Edition)
 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (3rd Edition) By RONALD E. WALPOLE
 Quantitative Analysis for Management by Barry Render, Ralph M. Stair Jr. , Michael E. Hanna (Eight Edition)

Grading Policy: Weightage

Midterms 6th & 11th Week 30%
th
Final: 16 Week 40%
Assignment: 3 Assignments 10%
Quizzes 3 Quizzes 10%
Class Participation 5%
Statistics Practical 5%
Attendance: Institutes policy -
Total: 100%
Week Course Contents
1 Characteristic & Importance of Statistics. Discrete and Continuous variables, Collection of Primary and
Secondary data.
2 Measures of Central Tendency:
Types of Averages, Properties and Empirical Relation between Mean, Relative Merits & Demerits of Various
Averages
3 Mean Deviation, Variance and Standard Deviation, Co-efficient of Variation and properties Moments, Skewness,
Kurtosis, Moments,
4 Probability Theory: Probability Theory: Introduction, Venn diagram, Operation of Sets, Random Experiment,
sample Space, Laws of Probability
5 Random Variables: Distribution Function, Discrete, Continuous, Joint Probability, Conditional Probability
Distribution.
6 First Midterm
7 Discrete Probability distribution: Binomial Distribution, Moments, Moment Generating Functions & Cumulants
8 Poisson Distribution, Moments, Moment Generating Functions & Cumulants, Hyper geometric Function
9 Continuous Probability Distribution (Normal Distribution) & applications. Testing normality using probability
plot. Normal Approximation to Binomial & Poisson Distribution. Multinomial Distribution
10 Moment Generating & Cumulant Generating Function of Normal Distribution.

11 Second Midterm
12 Simple Regression and Correlation, Multiple Regression and Correlation.
13 Markov Analysis: States and state probabilities, vector state, matrix of transition probabilities, prediction
future market share, equilibrium condition, absorbing states and fundamental matrix.
14 Questionnaire Designing, Project.
15 Final Exam

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Attendance will be taken during the first five minutes, late comers will not be allowed in
the class.
2. More than two consecutive absences should be supported by a written explanation with
suitable proof.
3. Quizzes, mid terms and final exam. must not be missed.
4. No makeup quiz, midterm or final examination will be given for any reason.
5. Students are expected to be attentive, participative and interactive in the class.
6. Instructor has the right to take any suitable action against a student for not maintaining
discipline and congenial learning environment in the class.
7. Statistics Practical Journal will be maintained and students must have pencil, rubber,
scale and scientific calculator on practical day.