Statistics Syllabus for 2025-2026
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Course

MATH-1342-002 Statistics

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: 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.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

OPTIONAL:  Essentials of Statistics, 7th Edition, Triola, Mario F., Pearson. Textbook ISBN-13: 9780137465996

REQUIRED:  MyStatLab Student Access Code

Supplies

Calculator:  You will need a graphing calculator for this course.  The recommended calculator is a Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus.  Other forms of Texas Instruments or Casio graphing calculators will be permitted at the instructors discretion.  Note that TI-89s, TI-NSpires, and graphing calculator apps are not permitted in the Math Testing Center.

Internet:  You need access to reliable internet service to access course materials and online homework on a daily basis.  (If your internet service is interrupted, it is also a good idea to have a back up plan for accessing the internet elsewhere so that you can complete your school work!)

Electronic Devices:  You will need a working laptop, computer, tablet, or phone with a functioning camera to complete online homework and access optional remote tutoring.  You will also need access to a reliable printer to produce class notes, written work, and other materials.  (Computers and printers are available for student use in the Underground in the WARE Building on the Washington Street Campus as well as the Math Academic Success Center.  Every student has $20 pre-loaded onto their student ID to cover printing costs!)

Helpful Apps: In the event that you elect to participate in virtual tutoring, you may want to download the Zoom app. 

MyStatLab:  Students must have access to MyStatLab for online homework by purchasing the student access kit from the Amarillo College Bookstore or paying for access directly online. 

Photo ID: Students must have a photo id for testing and tutoring.  This can be a driver's license or Amarillo College student ID.

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

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

• Create an organized notebook for course materials to include the daily schedule, notes, homework, labs (written work), and other course materials.
• Consult the daily schedule, and have the notes and other required materials for the day printed from Blackboard before class begins.
• Be ready to begin class promptly at 9:00AM.  Lecture is M-R 9-10:15AM.
• On lab days, (MW 10:30 - 11:20AM), you must be present for the duration of the lab and actively contribute to the lab work.
• Keep cell phone usage to a minimum during class.
• Be aware of homework, lab, and exam dates.
• Visit the Math Academic Success Center for extra help outside of class when you need it.
• If you miss class, read the corresponding section in your textbook (accessible through MyStatLab) and complete notes on your own.
• Always be respectful of your fellow classmates and employees of Amarillo College -- remember you represent our class!
• Only students enrolled in the course are allowed to attend class.  Please make child care arrangements to accommodate your attendance in class.
• Videoing the instructor during lecture or taking pictures of the class notes is not acceptable.
• Please keep your language clean and respectful during class and lab at all times.  

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:

Online Homework:  Homework problems will be submitted online using MyStatLab.  All homework problems can be accessed online through our Blackboard course.  If for some reason the Blackboard site is down, students can log directly into MyStatLab at www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com.  Students will submit answers to all problems on this website.  MyStatLab automatically grades each problem and offers step by step help as you work.  Due dates for the online homework will be announced in class.  Beyond the due date, students can view but not change the online assignments. All instructions as to registering in MyStatLab will be given in class.

Lab Assignments (Written Work):  During lab time on MW, students will work in groups to discuss and present solutions to various problems covering the concepts we have discussed in lecture. Each lab assignment (also known as "written work") will be posted in Blackboard for the student to print and bring to class; do not complete the assignment before class.  Attendance in lab is mandatory. All lab assignments will be completed in PENCIL, submitted during lab, and graded by the instructor. Assignment deadlines will be announced as material is covered. I do not accept early or late lab assignments.  If you do not attend lab, you cannot submit the lab for the day to be graded.  To compensate for this, one lab assignment will be dropped at the end of the semester.

Exams:  At least three 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 during class time and kept on file.  The final exam is taken in class and is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday March 11, 2026 12:30pm-2:30pm.

Mandatory Tutoring:  If your average falls below a 75 after any major exam, you will be required to complete a tutoring for success task in the Math Academic Success center.  More information will be given in class.  

Extra Credit/Late Work: Extra credit will not be given and late work is not accepted, so please do not ask.

Attendance

Our course meets Monday - Thursday 12:30pm - 1:45pm with lab on MW 2:00pm - 2:50pm. Daily attendance is necessary in both lecture and lab to be successful in this course.  You should be on time for class, prepared for class, and actively participate and be on task in class daily.  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.  Note that the last day to drop is Tuesday, March 3, 2026.  Students now have to go through the instructor to drop a course.  The deadline for letting me know you want to drop is 5:00pm on Monday, March 2.  Students who stop attending class and do not officially drop will receive a grade of F if their average falls below a 60.

Calendar

Additional Information

BLACKBOARD

Students will be required to log in to Blackboard regularly to check the course announcements, messages, 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 all information under the content tab.

TUTORING

We want you to succeed, so we have provided you with support systems to help you achieve your goals.  Free tutoring is available in the Math Academic Success Center in person on campus or virtually by Zoom.  To join an ongoing Zoom Meeting for tutoring, click the Tutoring Zoom link in Blackboard, or go to  https://zoom.us/j/541139851.  Use the Meeting ID:  541 139 851

In Person Tutoring:
Mon - Fri:  8am - 8pm
Sat: 9am - 6pm
806-371-5119