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Assignment Week 1
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Describe the rationale for utilizing probability concepts. Is there more than one type of
probability? If so, describe the different types of probability.
Briefly discuss probability distributions. What is a normal distribution? Please provide a written
example of how 'understanding distribution' can be an asset for any business project.
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3. BA 520 - Week 1 Discussion
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What is your current knowledge level of this course topic and what do you hope to learn before
the course is over?
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4. BA 520 - Week 2 Assignment
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Assignment Week 2
Answer the following questions in 1 to 2 pages:
What benefit does a variable provide when developing and examining models?
Explain the purpose of simple linear regression and scatter diagrams. Please provide a simple
linear regression model and define each variable used.
Describe multiple regression analysis and discuss potential uses for this model
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5. BA 520 - Week 2 Discussion
Select an organization you have worked for or any organization of interest and discuss how
decision analysis could be used to solve a business problem.
Describe a decision tree and discuss how such a tool can be utilized to improve decision
making.
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6. BA 520 - Week 3 Assignment - Inventory Control Models
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Assignment: Inventory Control Models
Answer the following questions:
Discuss the importance of inventory control with respect to supply and demand.
What benefit can tools such as ABC analysis and just-in-time controls provide for an
organization?
How can an enterprise resource planning system assist a firm with improving its business
operations?
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7. BA 520 - Week 3 Discussion
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Discuss the different types of forecasts to include time-series, causal, and qualitative models.
When might a researcher or project manager utilize exponential smoothing? What benefit does
a Delphi technique provide when working with qualitative-based decision making?
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8. BA 520 - Week 4 Assignment - Marketing Research
Marketing Research
Answer the following questions:
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What benefit would be gained by utilizing linear programming (LP) for marketing research?
Discuss and provide a basic example of how LP can be used for marketing and/or consumer
research.
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9. BA 520 - Week 4 Discussion
Discuss the requirements of a linear programming (LP) model. Provide an example of an LP
model and define each variable used. What are the key steps that need to be considered when
formulating an LP problem?
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