Applied Problem-Solving for Business Analysis introduces business students to the use of quantitative tools and structured methods for effective data-based problem solving and decision analysis. The course develops skills necessary to formulate, evaluate, and communicate solutions based on evidence and data. It covers the four major stages of problem solving - problem identification and definition, developing theories and hypotheses relationships, analyzing data and evidence to validate or invalidate causal theories, and effectively communicating recommended solutions. The focus is on business process improvement and provides an overview of some of the common systematic approaches for business problem solving used in the investigation of relationships with data. Spring.