Module $1$ covers Chapters $1($Introduction$)$ and $2($Probability$).$ Below are several samples posts for your reference:

Sample Post #$1($Discussion Question $1-2,$ page $18)$

Quantitative analysis is the scientific approach to managerial decision making. This type of analysis is a logical and rational approach to making decisions. A number of organizations support the use of the scientific approach: the Institute for Operation Research and Management Science $($INFORMS$),$ Decision Sciences Institute, and Academy of Management.

Sample Post #$2($Problem $1-16,$ page $18)$

Variable costs: $v=$$$20,$ Selling price: $s=$$$50,$ and Fixed costs: $f=$$$150$

Break even point $=$BEP$=\frac{f}{s-v}=\frac{150}{50-20}=\frac{150}{30}=5$ units. Therefore, Ray must sell $5$ handcrafted yard decorations to break even.

Sample Post #$3($Problem $2-29,$ page $57)$

Parts $($a$)$ and $($c$)$ are probability distributions because $(1)$ the probability values for each event are between $0$ and $1$ and $(2)$ the sum of the probability values for the events $=1.$ Part $($b$)$ is not a probability distribution because it violates condition $(1)$ and$/$or condition $(2).$

For more information about posting, please refer to page $2$ of the syllabus. Your participation grade is based on the $(1)$ frequency $($# of posts$),(2)$ quality$/$variety$,$ and $(3)$ accuracy$/$correctness of your posts. Also, check out the Online Discussion Rubric $($i$.$e$.,$ Communications $>$ Discussions $>$ Module $1$ Discussion $>$ Online Discussion Rubric$)$ regarding the grading criteria. If you have questions unrelated to the discussion board, please send them to me via email.