Here is the description of MATH 1530
copied from the college catalog ....................
Topics
include elementary probability theory, concepts of descriptive
statistics, discrete and continuous distributions, hypothesis testing,
confidence intervals, sample sizes, correlation, regression,
multinomial and contingency tables. Non-calculus based. Computer
applications will be investigated.
Two years of high school
algebra and ACT math score of at least 19, or DSPM 0899 or DSPM 0850 or
equivalent math placement score.
A Distance-Learning student
must be self- motivated, organized and an independent learner. Here is a link to help you determine if
distance learning is for you.
You should NOT take this
course ONLINE if: (1) you were unsuccessful in a math class that you
took as a lecture course or (2) you were unsuccessful in any course
that you took online. Contact me if you have further questions about
this. crenier@pstcc.edu
What books,
calculator and software do I need?
Essentials of Statistics,
3rd ed., Triola , Addison Wesley Longman, Reading MA 2008. (required).
Statdisk Student
Laboratory Manual and Workbook, Triola, Pearson Addison-Wesley,
Boston MA 2007 (required)
Statdisk program (2008),
provided on CD in back pocket of text and/or available to download.
Computers in open labs on campus have Statdisk available also.
(required)
Scientific Calculator that
will compute two-variable statistics is the minimum requirement. A
TI-83/84 is recommended. The textbook references this
calculator type.
Videos for the
course (by Cheryl
Slayden) are available
via a link within the course .They are available on DVD or videotape from the Media
Center (Gn 241).
You must have a computer (PC
or Apple) and have internet access. "Desire to Learn" or D2L is the
course management software. If you have questions/concerns about this online course
software, here is the link to go to for lots of help. Student Help for
D2L.
Do
I have to come to campus for anything?
Yes, if you are a
local student, you will be taking written tests in the testing center.
All tests are proctored. (Quizzes are taken online)
If you are an
out of town student, arrangements can be made for proctored testing in
your area.
Are
there accomodations for disabilities?
Yes, If you need accommodations because of a
disability or if you have emergency medical information to share,
inform me immediately. Send me an e-mail or see me in my office.
Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member
in Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive
accommodations in this course. Services for Students with Disabilities
may be contacted by going to Goins 134, 126 or
by phone: 694-6751(Voice/TDY), 539-7153. More information is available
at www.pstcc.edu/departments/swd/
What
do I have to do to do well in this course?
First, read all the Course
Information "Concerning ...." links inside the course. Those
explain the specifics of the course.
Read your book, use the
videos, the lecture notes and do ALL
of the homework. (Really!) I do not make up weird tests, so if you can
do the homework, you should do fine on the tests.
Talk to me! That means read the Discussion
Board. That means either add your own questions to the Discussion Board
or e-mail or call me with your questions.