Description
Complete and submit the following deliverables for Milestone 3.
Deliverable: Classify Various Models and Their Characteristics (50 points)
Deliverable: Perform Regression Analysis to Determine a Course of Action Intended to Deal With a Business Problem (50 points)
Grading Rubric: Milestone 3 (100 points)
Category |
Description |
Points |
Topic Introduction |
The topic clearly identifies descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive business analytics modeling techniques. The subject consists of the use of optimized modeling techniques to solve business analytics case studies and scenarios. The techniques used in the project are break-even analysis, optimization modeling, sensitivity analysis, linear programming, network models, regression, time series analysis, decision making under uncertainty, Excel-add-ins, and simulation models. |
10 |
Bibliography |
The bibliography includes at least three references. References are authoritative and do not include anonymous authors. Web pages, if used, are clearly written by experts in the field (expert qualifications are given in the summaries). At least three references are peer-reviewed, scholarly papers. The bibliography is in APA format and is free of typographical, grammar, spelling, and formatting errors. |
10 |
Paper: Organization, Lessons Learned, Conclusions, Recommendations, and Cohesiveness |
The paper includes an introduction that generates interest in the topic and previews the main points to be covered, a body that develops each main point, and a conclusion that summarizes the main points covered. There is a logical flow of ideas throughout the paper. There is a clear thesis statement for the paper and a clear topic statement for each major section. Appropriate transitions are used between topics and subtopics. |
10 |
Paper: Format, Content, and Edit (Mechanics) |
The paper is of the required length and fully addresses topics provided. Topics should include descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive modeling techniques. Examples and supporting details are provided for each main point. Authoritative sources are cited as support. The paper is at least 80% in the student’s own words (i.e., no more than 20% direct quotations from a source). The paper is in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, and includes a cover page, table of contents, introduction, body of the report, summary or conclusion, and references. The Final Paper conforms to APA format. The paper uses a professional writing style and is free of typographical, spelling, and grammar errors. Content should include Lessons Learned, Conclusions, and Recommendations. |
30 |
Milestone 3: Technical Content |
Effectively used techniques, classified various models and their characteristics, and performed regression analysis to determine a course of action intended to deal with a business problem. |
40 |
Total |
A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. |
100 |