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Course#: 09
Category: Foundation Courses
Field of Study: Statistics
Audience: HR Managers, HR Generalists
Level of Difficulty: Basic
Delivery Method: Self-Study
Prerequisites:
Some college level courses with moderate algebraic training
Advanced Preparation:
None
Overview:
This online math course teaches everyday mathematics used in Human Resource Management. We begin with a discussion of basic mathematics, including math order of operations and types of measurement. Then we look at how calculating percentages and percentiles can be used to analyze Human Resource data. We show you how to calculate the slope of a line for line graphs. Then we teach techniques involved in the procurement of salary survey data, including random sampling. We show you how to analyze this salary data using a histogram to view normal distribution, skewness, and outliers. After this, we look at how statistical tests and a null hypothesis can be used to support your results.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the common pitfalls of business math that uses addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Explain the difference between nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio types of measurement in mathematics
- Discuss populations, samples, and random sampling in salary surveys
- Describe the use of histograms in Human Resources
- Use statistical tests to evaluate a null hypothesis
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Course Price:
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Free!
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Exam Price:
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$49.00
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