Department of Mathematics - SaltLakeCommunity College
Statistics for Applied Science
MATH 2040
Instructor:Alia Criddle MawE-Mail:
Office:SI 026Consultation:T-F12:00-12:50 PM
SLCC is committed to fostering and assessing the following student learning outcomes in its programs and courses:
Acquiring substantive knowledge in the field of their choice
Developing quantitative literacies
Developing the knowledge and skillsto be civically engaged
Thinking critically
Communicating effectively
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
MyMathLab access for “Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data”, 3rd Edition, Michael Sullivan, III
Scientific or Graphing Calculator. A calculator with statistical functions will be required for this class. It is strongly recommended that you use a TI-83 or TI-84. We may also use Excel, StatCrunch, or other software.
Optional text:“Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data”, 3rd Edition, Michael Sullivan, III
Course Description: This course includes descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Topics include sampling design; descriptive statistics; probability; mathematical expectation; discrete and continuous probability distributions; sampling distributions; estimation and confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; two-sample inference, inference on categorical data; analysis of variance (ANOVA); linear regression and correlation; and regression analysis.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
1) Understand the process of statistics and its relation to decision making
2) Effectively summarize data
3) Calculate and interpret probabilities
4) Understand and use probability distributions
5) Understand the concept of a sampling distribution and the results of the Central Limit Theorem
6) Perform and interpret a linear regression analysis
7) Understand ideas of statistical inference including estimation and hypothesis testing
8) Organize and communicate their statistical work clearly and logically, using correct notation and precise explanations
Prerequisites: Within the last year, completion of a Math 1050 College Algebra course with a grade of C or better, or an appropriate CPT/ACT score.
Assessments:
Homework: Homework for this course will be assigned throughout the semester. It may consist of practice problems or a research assignment. The assigned homework exercises are considered the minimum required for sufficient understanding of the material. Students are encouraged to work more exercises than those assigned. Regular practice is essential for success in mathematics. Online homework exercises completed in MyMathLab are assigned for every section in the textbook that we will discuss this semester.
Projects/Labs: The computer projects and other activities are a required component of the course. They will be discussed in class as assigned. These projects will provide students with computational and graphical tools that are useful in the preparation of the final term project. Students will create a brief written report presenting their results and may work in teams to complete these projects.
Term Project: This group project gives the student an opportunity to bring all the topics learned during the semester together into a single comprehensive report. Project details will be provided by your instructor later in the semester.
Examinations: There will be threemidterm exams and a comprehensive final examination given on the days listed in the class schedule. Full credit will be awarded on exam problems only if your work can be readily followed and solutions are precise and clearly indicated. All exams will be taken in class. Cheating on exams will result in a failing grade for the semester.
Grading: The student’s grade will be based on an accumulation of exam scores plus homework,computer projects, a final exam, and a term project as follows:
Homework 15 %
Projects 15
Term Project 15
Exams 30
Final Exam 25
TOTAL 100
Final grades are determined according to the following scale:
A 100 - 93% of possible points C 76 - 73%
A- 92 - 90% C- 72 - 70%
B+ 89 - 87% D+ 69 - 67%
B 86 - 83% D 66 - 63%
B- 82 - 80% D- 62 - 60%
C+ 79 - 77% E below 60%
It is an SLCC Math Department policy that students attaining a score of less than 60% on the final exam shall receive a grade no higher than "D" for the course.
Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring accommodations or services under ADA, must contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC ). The DRC determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of these accommodations and services for the college. Please contact the DRC at the StudentCenter, Suite 244, Redwood Campus, 4600 So. Redwood Rd, 84123. Phone: (801) 957-4659, TTY: 957-4646, Fax: 957- 4947 or by email: .
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