- Catalog Course
Description:
Descriptive statistics, including bivariate trends; time series;
concepts
of probability and probability distributions; binomial and normal
distributions;
linear correlation and regression; estimation and significance tests
for
means; contingency tables, chi-square tests for goodness of fit and
independence.
A computer laboratory component is required.
- Prerequisites:
MATH
1830 or
MATH 1910 or equivalent Calculus course.
- Course materials
- Text:Elementary Statistics: A Step by Step Approach by Bluman, McGraw-Hill, 7th edition, 2009.
- Microsoft Excel Manual to accompany Seventh Edition Elementary Statistics, Bluman, McGraw-Hill, 2009.
- Calculator: At
minimum, a scientific
calculator with built in statistical routines to calculate means and
standard
deviations. A graphing calculator is recommended, but not
required.
A TI-83 Plus will be used in class.
- Other Resources
- Classroom policy
and
procedures
- Attendance
- Attendance
will be
taken daily.
If you arrive late, sign the tardy sheet after class.
- Missing 25% of
the
class meetings
will result in an "F" for the course.(PSTCC catalog)
- PLEASE, wait to be
dismissed
at the end of class. If you do have a need to leave early, let me know before class.
- No eating or
drinking in the classroom.
- Turn off all cell phones/electronic
devices. During lecture time, PLEASE, no computer usage (typing or
clicking).
- Assignments and grades
- Homework
- Homework will
be
assigned daily
(see homework handout). You should complete the homework after the
lecture
on that section is completed. (See the calendar for the lecture
schedule.)
These problems are not to be turned in. Time will be allotted at the
beginning
of each class period for homework questions
- Doing ALL the
homework problems
is the key to success in this course. If class time does not permit
answering
all your questions, see me after class or call or e-mail or visit the
Tutoring
Center.
- Excel labs
- Lab exercises
will be done in class and (possibly) completed
in the open lab or at home.
- Total points
for
labs will be
scaled to count as one test grade.
- Quizzes
- Ten point
quizzes
will be given
on a regular basis usually at the beginning of the class period.
- These will be
approximately
10-15 minutes long and come from problems typical of your homework
exercises.
If you can do the homework, you should do well on the quizzes.
- Your quiz
point
total will be
scaled to count as one test grade.
- No make-up
quizzes
will be given.
I will drop your lowest quiz grade.
- Tests
- Must be done
neatly, using pencil
and eraser, with work shown.
- Make-up tests
will
not be given.
If you miss a test, your score on the final exam will replace a zero.
- In some cases
a
test can be
given before it is scheduled - if I am informed at least one day in
advance.
- Final Exam
- Comprehensive
and
required.
- The final exam
will count as
one test grade and may also be used to replace your lowest test score.
- Final Grade: The
average of
7 scores:your (4) test grades, lab grade, quiz grade and final exam. (Cheating in any form will result in a "F" for the course.) All grades will be posted within the course's D2L online component.
- Grade Scale: 93-100 (A);
88-92 ( B+); 83-87 (B); 78-82 (C+); 70-77 (C); 60-69 (D); Below 60 (F).
PLEASE,
if
you
find you are beginning to struggle with any part of this course, see me
immediately for extra help, or use the free tutoring in the Learning
Center.
- Accomodations for disability : If
you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency
medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in
case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor
immediately. Please see the instructor privately after class or in
his/her 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 127 or 131 or by
phone: 694-6751(Voice/TTY) or 539-7153.
- Accomodations
for any lengthy college closing: You will be contacted within D2L, the
college's course management system for Online Courses.