Statistics Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

MATH-1342-001 Statistics

Prerequisites

MATH 1314 or MATH 1324-minimum grade of C or Department Chair consent

Course Description

Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Essentials of Statistics, 4th Edition, 2011.
AUTHOR:
Triola, Mario F. Boston: Addison-Wesley.

Supplies

• Graphing Calculator:  You are required to bring your calculator to EVERY class.  A TI-84 Plus calculator is preferred and will be used by the instructo

  Student Performance

  After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

  1. Explain the use of statistics and sampling as tools to reach reasonable conclusions.
  2. Recognize, examine, and interpret the basic principles of describing and presenting data.
  3. Explain the role of probability in statistics.
  4. Examine, analyze, and compare various sampling distributions (binomial, normal).
  5. Describe and compute confidence intervals.
  6. Solve linear regression and correlation problems.
  7. Perform hypothesis testing using statistical methods.
  8. Conduct parametric and non-parametric inferential statistical tests.

  Students Rights and Responsibilities

  Student Rights and Responsibilities

  Log in using the AC Connect Portal

  In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

  If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

  Expected Student Behavior

  Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment.  Behaviors that are not supportive include but are not limited to:  tardiness/leaving early, electronic device noises, talking during lecture, texting or participating in social media during lecture, and abusive, offensive, or disrespectful language or demeanor towards AC faculty, staff, students, or property.

  Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and "Student Rights & Responsibilities" will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include but is not limited to: removal from the classroom, consultation with the department chair or other AC authority, or withdrawl from the course or college.

  Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of the rules and regulations described in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook under Student Conduct and Responsibilities.  Consequences for cheating may include  receiving a zero for an assignment, permanent removal from the class, or failing the course.

  Grading Criteria

  Your semester grade (90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, below 60 F) will be calculated using the following weights:

  Weight	Category
  5%	Attendance
  10%	Online HW Average (drop 2 lowest grades)
  10%	Written HW Log (drop 2 lowest grades)
  10%	Lab Grade
  50%	Exams
  15%	Final Exam

  Four major exams will be given this semester in addition to a comprehensive final exam.  If the final exam is higher than the lowest major exam, the final exam grade will replace it.  Otherwise, all major exam grades will be counted in the final average.  Major exams will be taken in class or in the Math Testing Center.

   

  Attendance

  Daily attendance is required and will constitute one major grade.  You should be on time for class, prepared for class, and actively participate and be on task in class daily.  Students will be allowed to miss one class day without penalty.  Starting with the second absence, five points will be deducted from the starting attendance/participation grade of 100 for each absence.  If you are more than 10 minutes late or leave more than 10 minutes early, it will count as an absence.  Attendance will be taken in both lecture and lab.

  It is the responsibility of the student to sign the attendance sheet daily.  Nonattendance will be recorded as an absence, and no differentiation will be made as to excused or unexcused absences.  Only in emergency situations will an absence not be counted, IF documentation is provided.  Note that the last day to drop is Wednesday, November 20.  Students who stop attending class and do not officially drop will receive a grade of F if their average falls below a 60.

  Calendar

  Calendar and Homework Assignments (subject to change at any time by your instructor)

  Week 1	Introduction, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
  Week 2	1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2,2
  Week 3	2.3, 2.4, 2.5
  Week 4	3.1, 3.2, Exam 1
  Week 5	3.3, 3.4
  Week 6	4.1, 4.2, 4.3
  Week 7	4.4, 5.1, 5.2
  Week 8	Exam 2, 5.3, 5.4
  Week 9	6.1, 6.2, 6.3
  Week 10	6.5, 10.1, 10.2
  Week 11	Exam 3, 10.3
  Week 12	7.1, 7.2, 7.3
  Week 13	7.4, 8.1, 8.2, Exam 4
  Week 14	8.3, Thanksgiving Holiday
  Week 15	8.4, Review for Final
  Week 16	Final Exam

   

  Additional Information

  Homework problems will be submitted in both the online and written formats.  All homework problems can be accessed online via MyMathLab, located at www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com.  Students will submit answers to all problems on this website.  MyMathLab automatically grades each problem and offers step by step help as you work.  Due dates for both the online homework and written homework will be announced in class.  Beyond the due date, students can view but not change the online assignments.  Students will also be required to keep a written homework log of all the work accomplished on MyMathLab.  This log will be submitted on a daily basis for a grade.

  GETTING STARTED WITH MyMathLab

  If you have used MyMathLab and already have an account:

  1.)  Go to www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com.
  2.)  Select "Sign In," and enter your existing Pearson account username and password.
  3.)  Select "Enroll in another course" above your course listings.
  4.)  Enter the courseID kohler72607.
  5.)  On the confirmation page, select "Go to your course."

  If you did not have a MyMathLab account already, you will need the following information:

   Course ID:  kohler72607

  Student Access Code:  If you chose to purchase a new textbook, the student access code can be found in the MyMathLab kit wrapped with your textbook.  If you chose not to purchase the textbook, you can buy the access code online with a credit card ($88) during the registration process. 

  Email Address:  Use the address you check most often.

  1.)  Go to www.pearsonmylabandmastering.comand click the Register button in the Students Area.
  2.)  At the lower left corner under "For Students", click "Get Started".
  3.)  Click the link  "Learn how to register" to watch a video that demonstrates how to register, or simply read the instructions listed below the video link.
  4.)  Follow the step by step instructions to register and enroll. During the registration process, you will design a username and password.  I will have access to your username but not your password, so be sure to write these down.

  To get started after logging in:

  1.)  To work on assignments, click the “Homework” button, and choose the section you wish to complete.
  2.)  To access the e-textbook, click the “Chapter Contents” button, and choose the chapter and section you wish to view.
  3.)  To view a power point presentation, video, or animation from a particular section, click the “Multimedia Library” button, and choose the chapter and section you wish to view or print.

   WRITTEN HOMEWORK LOG -- FORMAT GUIDELINES

  • Use college ruled notebook paper to complete homework assignments.  Please do not use engineering paper.
  • Write your first and last name in the top right corner of each page.
  • On the title line of the first page, write the section number and complete section title.
  • Number each problem, and work problems in order.  Skip a line between each problem.
  • Write the complete problem or question.
  • Work problems in vertical columns, using no more than two columns per page.
  • Write only on the front side of each page.  Do not write on the back side of the page.
  • Show all necessary work.
  • Box your answer or highlight it with a bright color.
  • Staple all pages together, but do not staple more than one section together.
  • Turn HW in on the front table as you walk in to class.  Once class begins, HW is late. 

   LATE WORK / EXTRA CREDIT

  Written HW, is due at the beginning of class on the date set by the instructor in class. Once class begins, HW is late.  No late homework will be accepted online or in class, and no make-up exams are permitted.  Extra credit is not given under any circumstances, please do not ask.

  BLACKBOARD

   Students will be required to log in to Blackboard regularly to check the course announcements, e-mail, grades, and print class handouts.  To access our course area in Blackboard:

  1. Go to https://acconnect.actx.edu and log in.  Your log in information is the same as your Web Advisor log in.  If you need help contact askAC at 371-5000 and they can lead you in the right direction.  You may also contact the CTL helpdesk at 371-5992.
  2. Once you are logged in, click on our course
  3. Then, you will see any links you will need on the left hand side of the screen. 

  Syllabus Created on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM

  Last Edited on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM