Sta 2023 Elementary Statistics Syllabus Spring 2013

Sta 2023 Elementary Statistics Syllabus Spring 2013

STA 2023 – ELEMENTARY STATISTICS SYLLABUS - FALL 2016

INSTRUCTOR: Anthony DePass OFFICE: NM 128

PHONE: (727) 791-2707 OFFICE HRS: MW 9-9:30, 11:00-12:30, 3:15- 3:30, TR 9:30-11, 3:15-3:30

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TEXTBOOK REQUIRED: Elementary Statistics, 8th Edition, Bluman.

ISBN: 9780077460396 (IF PURCHASED FROM SPC BOOKSTORE)

CALCULATOR REQUIRED: TI 83 or 84(No watch or phone calculators allowed for any test or quizzes)

COURSE PREREQUISITE: MAT 1033 or appropriate score on Mathematics Placement Test.

DEPARTMENT CHAIR: Joy Moore, NM 120 (Clearwater), (727) 791-2542

DEAN OF MATHEMATICS: Jimmy Chang, SA 215B (SP/Gibbs), (727) 341-4305

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prerequisite: MAT 1033 or satisfactory score on the SPC mathematics placement test. This course includes concepts taken from topics which include descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, probability distributions, relative frequency distributions, sampling distributions, binomial distribution, normal distribution, the student's t distribution, the Chi-square distribution, estimation using confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation. Three credit hours.

MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. The student will understand the methods for organizing and describing sets of data.

2. The student will understand how probability is used to make statistical inferences.

3. The student will be familiar with the fundamental concepts of random variables as they

apply to statistical inferences.

4. The student will understand how sampling distributions are used in making statistical

inferences.

5. The student will be familiar with the fundamental concepts of statistical inference as they apply to problems found in other disciplines.

6. The student will understand the basic principles of simple linear regression and correlation and their applications to practical problems in today's society.

IMPORTANT COLLEGE POLICY REGARDING COURSE DROP-ADD PERIOD AND AUDIT INFORMATION Students CANNOT add a course following the 1st day the class meets. Students CAN drop a course during the 1st week of class and be eligible for a refund. (See a counselor/advisor to finalize your schedule, so you won’t be left without the classes you want or need). Students may not change from credit to audit status after the end of the first week of classes.

ATTENDANCE, ACTIVE PARTICIPATION, AND WITHDRAWAL POLICY

In January 2008 the college implemented a new attendance policy. Revised Board of

Trustees rule 6Hx23-4.30 replaces the information found on pages 136 and 137 in the

Student Rights and Responsibilities section of the 2008-09 Student Planner and Handbook. Each instructor must exercise professional judgment to determine if you are actively participating in class. Faculty will publish their own personal participation/attendance policies in their syllabi. This policy will be used to determine grades. If you are not actively participating in class as defined in an instructor’s syllabus, you will be reported to the administration during the week following the voluntary withdrawal date. Instructors will verify that you are in attendance during the first two weeks of class. If you are classified as a “No Show” for both of the first two weeks, you will be administratively withdrawn. Immediately following the 60% point of the term, each instructor will verify which students are actively participating in class as defined in the course syllabus. A student with 3 or more absences in addition to missed test/quizzes may be administratively withdrawn from the course. If you are classified as not meeting the criteria for active class participation, you will be administratively withdrawn with a “WF.” You will be able to withdraw yourself at any time during the term. Requests submitted after the 60% deadline, however, will result in a “WF.” You and your instructor will automatically receive notification through SPC e-mail whenever a withdrawal occurs. Withdrawing after the “Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of ‘W’” (see Academic Calendar below)can have serious consequences. If you withdraw from a class after this deadline posted in the academic calendar, you will receive a final grade of ‘WF,’ which has the same impact on your GPA as a final grade of ‘F.’ A ‘WF’ grade also could impact your financial aid and cause you to have to repay some of your assistance. If you are thinking about withdrawing from a class now, you should consult with your academic http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm. The policy notes that each instructor is to exercise professional judgment and define “active participation” in class (and therefore “attendance”), and publish that definition in each syllabus. For this class, attendance is defined as completing the assigned coursework. Students are required to attend class regularly and on time. Important information is given on each class day. Missing class could be a disadvantage, thus causing the student to lag behind in concepts and connections of course material. If, for any reason, a student is absent, he or she is responsible for class notes (i.e. make copies from classmates). If a student is absent, it is he or she responsibility to notify the instructor before the class meeting. Attendance will be taken during the first two weeks of class and during the week following 60 percent point of the term. Please note that withdrawals from this class can ONLY be initiated by the student. The instructor CANNOT withdraw you from the class. If a student wishes to withdraw from the course, it is his/her responsibility to withdraw. The withdrawal date is October 20, 2016. Students who withdraw by this date will receive a W. Any student who has not withdrawn by that last day to withdraw will receive a W/F. It is your responsibility to keep track of this date and assess your progress by that point in time. Students who abandon the course or do not withdraw themselves are subject to receive a grade of F. To withdraw, log into MySPC. Choose "Drop/Withdraw from a class" on the right under Academics. Select the term and follow the directions to withdraw. Students in the third attempt of a course who withdraw will receive a WF regardless of the date of withdrawal.

FEDERAL GUIDELINES RELATED TO FINANCIAL AID AND TOTAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE

The U.S. Department of Education has implemented rules for students who obtain a Pell Grant, Stafford Loan, and/or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and subsequently totally withdraw from the College. The rule requires you to refund to the Department of Education a portion of your financial aid if you completely withdraw from St. Petersburg College prior to the 60% point in the term. You also may be required to repay funds to the College if you are identified as not actively participating in all of your classes, or if you do not receive at least one final passing grade (D or higher). Should you consider totally withdrawing from all classes before the published withdrawal date, it is important that you consult the Scholarships & Student Financial Assistance office on your home campus to understand your options and the consequences of total withdrawal.

IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline to drop with refund: 08/19/16

Deadline to withdraw with W grade: 10/20/16

COLLEGE CALENDAR

http://www.spcollege.edu/calendar/

ASSESSMENT

There will be four (4) tests and a mandatory final. NO MAKE-UP TESTS WILL BE GIVEN. The lowest test grade (excluding the final) will be dropped before the final grades are calculated. Also the lowest quiz grade is dropped. The use of calculators is permitted for each test. The average of all quiz grades will count as an additional test grade.

GRADING POLICY

Each of the three tests (60%), quiz average (20%) and the final will count for (20%) of the final grade. The grading scale

is:

Percent Grade

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

Below 60 F

Note: Tardiness or leaving class early is a distraction to the course, which includes the instructor and your fellow students. Also, it is inappropriate college conduct.

GRADING AND REPEAT COURSE POLICIES

State policy specifies that students may not repeat a college credit course for which a grade of “C” or higher has been earned except by appeal to the campus Academic Appeals committee. You may repeat a college credit course one time without penalty. At the third attempt, you will pay the full cost of instruction. The full cost of instruction rate for the academic year is stated in the course catalog. In addition, at the third attempt you may NOT receive a grade of “I,” “W,” or “X,” but must receive the letter grade earned. This grade will be averaged into your overall grade point average.

ASSIGNMENTS

An assignment sheet for the semester is attached. These assignments will not be collected and will not count toward your final grade. These assignments are optional. However, it is highly recommended that you do them. Doing the assignments will be of great benefit and are a great tool to help prepare for tests. Therefore, practice, practice, practice! An additional sheet of review problems for each chapter is also provided, if more practice is needed.

EXTRA HELP

All students are encouraged to seek additional help during my office hours. I am there for your benefit. Students can make appointments to meet besides the hours posted on my office door, if necessary. To view my office hours, click on the following link: http://www.spcollege.edu/instructors/id/60. Tutoring is available from the Learning Support Center, which is located in the LA building. Students are also encouraged to form study groups with other members in the class to gain additional understanding. The use of additional resources such as scientific or graphing calculators, textbooks, videotapes, and the internet could also be of great advantage.

LIBRARY SERVICES

There are libraries at various SPC sites. You may choose the one that is most convenient for you. You also can access library services online at http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

St. Petersburg College has an Academic Honesty policy. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the policies, rules, and the consequences of violations. There is no tolerance for cheating and academic dishonesty. Discipline can range from a zero on a specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of F. Note that copy/pasting published information, whether it's from your textbook or the Internet, without citing your source is plagiarism and violates this policy. Even if you change the words slightly the ideas are someone else's so you still have to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, and fabrication are defined in Board Rule 6Hx23-4.461. Student Affairs: Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior. http://www.spcollege.edu/AcademicHonesty/

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

All electronic devices such as cell phones, beepers, pagers, and related devices are to be turned off prior to entering the classroom, library, and laboratories to avoid disruption. Use of any device in these areas is a violation of College Policy and subject to disciplinary action. College computers are intended for academic work. Inappropriate use of computers during class time is prohibited. Students should understand that they may be required to use the Internet for some courses. Furthermore, students may be required to have discussions of class assignments and share papers and other class materials with instructors and classmates via chat rooms and other mechanisms. Therefore, Internet users may be able to access students’ work whether the access is secured or unsecured. The College cannot protect students from the type of materials on the Internet or the potential piracy of students’ materials. Each student’s behavior in the classroom or Web course is expected to contribute to a positive learning/teaching environment, respecting the rights of others and their opportunity to learn. No student has the right to interfere with the teaching/learning process, including the posting of inappropriate materials on chatroom or Web page sites. The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to leave the classroom, lab, or Web course and to file disciplinary charges if disruptive behavior continues.

DUAL ENROLLMENT, EARLY ADMISSIONS, & EARLY COLLEGE STUDENTS

Dual Enrollment, Early Admissions, or Early College student may not withdraw from any college level course without consultation with the Early College/Dual Enrollment office. Withdrawal from a course may jeopardize the student’s graduation from high school. The Dual Enrollment office can be reached at 712-5281 (TS), 791-5970 (CL) or 394-6000 (SE).

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

If you wish to request accommodations as a student with a documented disability, please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on campus. If you have a documented hearing loss, please contact the Program for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing at 727-791-2628. If you will need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation, please contact your campus learning specialist immediately about arrangements for your safety. The Office of Disabilities Resources can be reached at 791-2628 or 791-2710 (CL), 341-4758 (SP/G), 394-6108 (SE), 712-5789 (TS), 341-3721 (HEC) or 341-4532 (AC). http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/Current/ossd.htm

FDLE STATEMENT

Federal and state laws require a person designated as a “sexual predator or offender” to register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE is then required to notify the local law enforcement agency where the registrant resides, attends, or is employed by an institution of higher learning. Information regarding sexual predators or offenders attending or employed by an institution of higher learning may be obtained from the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for the particular campus by calling the FDLE hotline (1-888-FL-PREDATOR) or (1-888-357-7332), or by visiting the FDLE website at If there are questions or concerns regarding personal safety, please contact the Provost, Associate Provost, Campus Security Officer, or Site Administrator on your campus.

CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY

For information on campus safety and security policies please contact 791-2560. If there are questions or concerns regarding personal safety, please contact the Provost, Associate Provost, Campus Security Officer, or Site Administrator on your campus. http://www.spcollege.edu/central/campussecurity/

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

In the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to St. Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your course work online. Following the event, please visit the college Web site for an announcement of the college’s plan to resume operations. You should familiarize yourself with the emergency procedures and evacuation routes located in the buildings you use frequently. Located in each classroom is an Emergency Response Guide (flip-chart) that contains information for proper actions in response to emergencies. You should be prepared to assess situations quickly and use good judgment in determining a course of action. You should evacuate to assembly areas in an orderly manner when an alarm sounds or when directed to do so by college faculty or staff or emergency services personnel. You may access additional emergency information by going to http://www.spcollege.edu/central/campussecurity/. In face to face courses your

instructor will review the specific campus plans for emergency events.

ANGEL MAINTENANCE

The ANGEL system will be completely unavailable due to scheduled maintenance from:

TBA.

COURSE GOALS

The student will demonstrate…

1. a knowledge of techniques used to collects data from a sample to gain information

about the population.

2. an understanding of variable types and the methods used to summarize and organize

the data.

3. an understanding of how data could be graphically misrepresented and

misinterpreted.

4. mastery of distribution characteristics including shape, measures of central tendency,

spread, and position.

5. comprehension of the relationship between two quantitative variables by using

concepts of correlation and regression.

6. a knowledge of statistical concepts, properties, rules, and terminology when

computing probabilities.

7. comprehension of characteristics associated with discrete and continuous probability

distributions.

8. mastery of properties and applications of the normal distribution including its

relation to the Central Limit Theorem.

9. proficiency in the estimation of population parameters using confidence intervals and

tests of hypothesis for one and two samples.

10. proficiency in choosing appropriate statistical techniques for a given problem,

drawing appropriate conclusions from the analysis, and communicating the results.

SectionPageProblems

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