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 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
40179	BUS 224-001M	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-01-16	Manassas	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
42007	BUS 224-001N	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Fifteen Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
45903	BUS 224-001W	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-01-16	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.
40180	BUS 224-002M	3	M W	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2024-01-16	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.
42009	BUS 224-002N	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Fifteen Week
45912	BUS 224-002W	3	Tu Th	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-01-16	Woodbridge	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
42010	BUS 224-003N	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Fifteen Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
42013	BUS 224-004N	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Fifteen Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
40248	BUS 224-01XL	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-01-16	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
40251	BUS 224-02XL	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-01-16	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
40253	BUS 224-040L	3	Tu Th	5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.	2024-01-30	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
42015	BUS 224-040N	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.	2024-01-30	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
42014	BUS 224-05YN	3	M	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
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. Fifteen Week
39927	BUS 224-40YA	3	Tu	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-01-30	Alexandria	P
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
43369	BUS 224-E05W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	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 16.
43370	BUS 224-E06N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	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 16.
43372	BUS 224-E07M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	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 16.
26417	BUS 224-E50N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-30	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. Starts January 30.
25452	BUS 224-E55A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-06	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 February 6.
26112	BUS 224-E60L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-13	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. Starts February 13.
43373	BUS 224-E80M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	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 4th 7-week course. Starts March 19.
43374	BUS 224-E81A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	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 4th 7-week course. Starts March 19.

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
33275	BUS 224-050N	3	M W	9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	2024-05-20	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. 1st 6 Week
33276	BUS 224-051N	3	Tu Th	9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-05-20	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
32297	BUS 224-50YA	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
1st 6 Week Prerequisite: MTH 163 or division approval Hybrid Course
33277	BUS 224-52YN	3	Tu Th	2:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
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. Hybrid Course
32570	BUS 224-E01L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	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 20.
32733	BUS 224-E40A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	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 20.
33510	BUS 224-E55N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-17	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 17.
32571	BUS 224-E60N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-03	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 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
46439	BUS 224-001M	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-08-26	Manassas	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
65067	BUS 224-001N	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
62917	BUS 224-002M	3	M W	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	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.
65069	BUS 224-002N	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
47769	BUS 224-003L	3	Tu Th	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	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.
65068	BUS 224-003N	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
65070	BUS 224-004N	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
49133	BUS 224-01XL	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-08-26	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
47400	BUS 224-01YA	3	Tu	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course 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.
49134	BUS 224-02XL	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-08-26	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
67449	BUS 224-040N	3	Tu Th	6:30 p.m.-8:05 p.m.	2024-09-09	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
65071	BUS 224-05YN	3	M	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	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
65072	BUS 224-06YN	3	Tu	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	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
47349	BUS 224-E06N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	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 26.
48137	BUS 224-E80N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	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 23.
48138	BUS 224-E81A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	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 23.
50474	BUS 224-E82W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	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 23.
50556	BUS 224-E83L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	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 23.

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