Data-Driven Decision Making I | Weatherford College

This course will examine the roles of data in managerial and entrepreneurial decision making. This course will review basic concepts and methodologies in statistics, economics, accounting and finance. The course demonstrates the usefulness of these tools and analyses in providing optimal options in decision-making situations.

Course Learning Objectives

Explain what it means to be ‘data driven’ and the role of data in decision making.
Identify types of data and characteristics of data quality.
Describe techniques for collecting, analyzing, and translating data.
Create a data-driven decision making plan for your organization

Required Textbooks

Anderson, C. (2015). Creating a data-driven organization: Practical advice from the trenches. O'Reilly.
Getting Started with Data-Driven Decision Making: A Workbook (2013). Idealware/NTEN.
Additional readings and videos posted in Canvas
Reliable internet access.
Microsoft Word: all papers must be typed using Microsoft Word - no exceptions. Microsoft Word is available free to WC students. Contact the IT Help Desk for more information.

Evaluation Standards

The final course grade will be calculated based upon exams, class discussion, case studies, and other assignments the instructor may choose to include. Instructors may include participation grades and attendance as factors in determining course grades.

Pre-Test 10 points

Discussion Forums 30 points

Data Project 50 points

Post-Test 10 points

Total Points Available 100 points

Grading Scale

A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F = 0 – 59%

Program Learning Outcomes

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Organizational Leadership program exists to educate, encourage, and enable emerging and experienced leaders to positively impact the businesses, organizations, and communities they serve.

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.

Hope Statement

Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).