Business Statistics - BUS 224 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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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 spreadsheet software as a tool for problem-solving.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 161
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
82495 BUS 224-001L 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 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.
81451 BUS 224-001M 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
84373 BUS 224-001N 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
86098 BUS 224-001W 3
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
84183 BUS 224-002M 3
 M W   
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
418 BUS 224-003N 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
84376 BUS 224-004N 3
  Tu    
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2026-08-24 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.
Fifteen Week
84377 BUS 224-005N 3
  Tu Th  
6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 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.
Fifteen Week
99439 BUS 224-01YA 3
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria HY
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.
83379 BUS 224-02YL 3
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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
84375 BUS 224-040N 3
  Tu Th  
9:10 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
84641 BUS 224-041N 3
     F 
12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
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
99440 BUS 224-40YA 3
  Tu    
4:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
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.
82171 BUS 224-E06N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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 24.
88481 BUS 224-E55L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 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. Starts September 8.
82763 BUS 224-E80N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 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 21.
82764 BUS 224-E81A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 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 21.
83955 BUS 224-E82W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 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 21.
83994 BUS 224-E83L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 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 21.
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