This basic-level course focuses on general quantitative concepts, basic statistical tools, the mathematics of total compensation design and administration, mathematical modeling, and regression analysis. Participants learn to consider data from numerous sources, with an emphasis on problem solving and decision making. On the third morning, an optional certification exam covers the content of this course.
Learn basic quantitative concepts and the four levels of measurement
Understand how to define and compare percents, market index and compa-ratios
Study the time value of money—including compound interest and the compound salary growth rate
Find out how to collect, analyze and accurately display statistical data
Learn how to determine central tendency and measures of central location
Discuss measures of variability
Explore shapes of distribution
Gain an understanding of modeling and regression analysis
What You Will Learn
Statistics—Data, Information and Levels of Measurement
Why HR professionals collect and use data
Five key questions to ask about the variable of interest
Levels of measurement
Percents and Related Issues
Percents
Individual compa-ratio
Department compa-ratio
Market index
Percent difference
Developing salary ranges
Percents in benefits management
Time Value of Money
Compound interest and
compound salary growth rate
Constant midpoint progression
Annuity payments
Statistics—Collecting, Organizing, Grouping and Displaying Data
Populations and samples
Frequency distributions
Organize, group and display data
Statistics—Lying with Statistics, Graphs and Displays
Recognizing distorted data
Mistakes that distort data
Statistics—
Measures of Central Tendency and/or Location
Consider Bringing This Course to Your Location This professional development program and others offered by WorldatWork can be customized to meet the unique needs of your organization and delivered at your location. For more information, contact a Corporate Education Resource Manager at 877/710-5970 or 480/905-5980.
Course binder only $690 USD | Member: $460 USD(plus shipping and handling)
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Course Binder & Certification Exam Package Includes BAII calculator, course binder and exam credit. $1,255USD* | Member $890USD(plus shipping & handling.)
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Computer-Based Certification Exam Only $645USD | Member $500USD
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Please note: If you are purchasing course materials for the purpose of self-study or a computer-based exam, it is recommended that you schedule your exam within 45 days of purchase to ensure the course materials and exam are current. These exams must be completed within one year of purchase. Instructions for scheduling your computer-based exam will be provided at purchase. Learn more at www.worldatwork.org/cbt. Self-study binder purchases are nonreturnable.
Many WorldatWork classroom locations are now offering e-binder technology to participants. For these courses, which include all public education options and several Local Network sponsored events and international events, your certification course binder (and BAII calculator, if applicable) will be available for pick up on site the day of the course. The WorldatWork classroom participants will now have the opportunity to access the course binder electronically for two-day courses, as an e-binder PDF. The e-binder will be accessible two weeks prior to the course start date or upon registration if you register within two weeks of the course.
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For Virtual CourseCast and Virtual CourseCast On-Demand, registrants will receive a course binder no sooner than 5-7 days after registration. The CourseCast On-Demand will become available 1 week after the last course day and access will end 90 days from registration.
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