Northern Virginia Community College: Business Statistics

Business Statistics - BUS 224 at Northern Virginia Community College

BUS 224 - Business Statistics: Introduces methods of probability assessment and statistical inference. Includes data presentation; descriptive statistics; basic probability concepts; discrete and continuous probability distributions; decision theory; estimation and sampling distributions; Central Limit Theorem; simple linear regression and hypothesis testing for a single sample or population. Emphasizes business and economic applications. Utilizes computer software as a tool for problem-solving.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 161

3 credits

BUS 224 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
26352	BUS 224-001M	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-01-21	Manassas	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
26353	BUS 224-002M	3	M W	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
26402	BUS 224-01XL	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
40257	BUS 224-01YA	3	Tu	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-01-21	Alexandria	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
28062	BUS 224-01YW	3	W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Woodbridge	P
Hybrid Course 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Fifteen Week
26405	BUS 224-02XL	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
41815	BUS 224-03YL	3	Tu	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
26407	BUS 224-040L	3	Tu Th	7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Thirteen Week
26944	BUS 224-040N	3	Tu Th	9:10 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-02-04	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
26943	BUS 224-05YN	3	M	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
40254	BUS 224-40YA	3	Tu	4:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Thirteen Week 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
43396	BUS 224-E05W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts January 21.
27491	BUS 224-E06N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts January 21.
27492	BUS 224-E07M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Exams will be proctored by zoom. Dates will be announced by faculty early in the semester. Starts January 21.
50498	BUS 224-E50N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Exams will be proctored by zoom. Dates will be announced by faculty early in the semester. Starts February 4.
24562	BUS 224-E55A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-11	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. Exams will be proctored by zoom. Dates will be announced by faculty early in the semester. Starts February 11.
25104	BUS 224-E60L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-18	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Exams will be proctored by zoom. Dates will be announced by faculty early in the semester. Starts February 18.
27493	BUS 224-E80M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Exams will be proctored by zoom. Dates will be announced by faculty early in the semester. Starts March 25.
27494	BUS 224-E81A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Exams will be proctored by zoom. Dates will be announced by faculty early in the semester. Starts March 25.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
34543	BUS 224-030M	3	M W	9:00 a.m.-11:05 a.m.	2025-06-03	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
38192	BUS 224-053N	3	Tu Th	9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. 1st 6 Week
32183	BUS 224-50XN	3	M W	9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-05-19	Annandale	P
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course 1st 6 Week
31411	BUS 224-50YA	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
1st 6 Week Hybrid Course Prerequisite: MTH 163 or division approval
38193	BUS 224-50YN	3	Tu Th	2:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 1st 6 Week 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
38191	BUS 224-51XN	3	M W	9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
1st 6 Week This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
31635	BUS 224-E01L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
1st ten-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts May 19.
31773	BUS 224-E40A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. Starts May 19.
32327	BUS 224-E55N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 16.
37893	BUS 224-E60M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-03	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd ten-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts June 3.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
46193	BUS 224-001M	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-08-25	Manassas	P
49526	BUS 224-002M	3	M W	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
47381	BUS 224-003L	3	Tu Th	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
48462	BUS 224-004L	3	M	7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
49788	BUS 224-004N	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-08-25	Annandale	P
49790	BUS 224-006N	3	Tu	6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
49785	BUS 224-01XN	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-08-25	Annandale	P
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
47053	BUS 224-01YA	3	Tu	12:45 p.m.-2:00 p.m.	2025-08-25	Alexandria	HY
Thirteen Week 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
65733	BUS 224-01YW	3	Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-08-25	Woodbridge	HY
Fifteen Week 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
64382	BUS 224-02XN	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
48463	BUS 224-02YL	3	Tu	9:35 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2025-08-25	Loudoun	HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
49786	BUS 224-03XN	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-08-25	Annandale	P
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
49787	BUS 224-040N	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.	2025-09-09	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
50147	BUS 224-041N	3	Tu Th	6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.	2025-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Thirteen Week
64385	BUS 224-04XN	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
HyFlex Course This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
63331	BUS 224-40YA	3	Tu	4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.	2025-09-09	Alexandria	HY
Hybrid Course 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Thirteen Week
47003	BUS 224-E06N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts August 25.
47705	BUS 224-E80N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-10-22	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 22.
47706	BUS 224-E81A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-10-22	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 22.
49200	BUS 224-E82W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-10-22	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 22.
49248	BUS 224-E83L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-10-22	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 22.

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