Lake-Sumter Community College Course Syllabus Course / Prefix Number: STA 2023 Course Title: Elementary Statistics I CRN: 10105 (T TH) 10106 (M W) Credit: 3 Term: Fall 2011 Course Catalog Description: This course introduces the student to topics including measures of central tendency and spread, probability, random variables, binomial and normal probability distributions, confidence interval estimation, small sample inferences, and hypothesis testing. Other topics include correlation, simple linear regression, and an introduction to nonparametric statistics. Sybil Brown Contact Information: Phone: 352-536-2128 Email: browns@lscc.edu Instructor: Office Location: South Lake Bldg 2 Room 337 Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 8:45 9:30 12 12:30 2 3 Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 5 Prerequisites: C or higher in MAC 1105 or MGF 1106 or appropriate placement score Online registration is required through www.coursecompass.com to access the My Math Lab portion of this course. You will need an access code to register which may be purchased from the book store on campus or directly on the site. The My Math Lab course ID for this course is brown71099. Textbook and Other Course Materials: Use your Laker Mail email address when registering for the course. If you have not activated your Laker Mail account, go to the LSCC homepage and follow the instructions. The print version of the text is optional (there is an ebook available in My Math Lab): Elementary Statistics, Triola, Addison Wesley, 2010, 11 th edition Technology and Online Computer Access Requirements: All students are required to use Laker Mail for official college e-mail communications. See the college webpage for instructions on activating Laker Mail. My Math Lab online access code required. See the Textbook and Other Course Materials section of this syllabus for more details. A calculator is required. If you do not have a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator then the TI-30 XS Multi View is recommended. 1
Course Objectives: (what the course will do) Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessed in this Course: (what the students take with them beyond this course) Academic Integrity: Important Information for Students with Disabilities: Privacy Policy (FERPA): Attendance/Withdrawal Policies: Withdrawal Deadline: Development of fundamental statistical methods including applications to business, social sciences, physical sciences, and engineering sciences. 1. The student will understand the basic principles of designing a study. 2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of descriptive statistics through performing and interpreting calculations, organizing raw data, and creating graphs and tables to display information, with and without the use of appropriate technology. 3. The student will be able to make sound inferences about a population based on procedures performed on sample data. 4. The student will use appropriate formulas and/or tables to determine the probability of events occurring using basic probability rules, the binomial probability distribution, and the normal probability distribution. The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.) Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An appointment can be made by calling 352-365-3574 and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at www.lscc.edu, then go to Quick Links and click on Disability Services. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student s education records. In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the Admissions/Registrar s Office. Regular attendance is essential to learn the material and succeed in this course. If you must miss class, you should contact a fellow student to find out what was covered, copy notes, etc. because you are responsible for what was covered. If you wish to withdraw from the course, it is your responsibility to go to the Admissions Office and do so officially, or you will receive your calculated course grade. The deadline for withdrawing from this course this semester is Monday, October 31, 2011. 2
Your grade is based on four components: tests, quizzes, online homework, and a cumulative final exam. Make-up tests will be given at the discretion of the instructor. You must have my permission to take a make-up test BEFORE the test is given to your class. Call or email me prior to the test date and GET A RESPONSE from me before you make plans to take a make-up test. I may ask you to supply supporting documentation (such as a doctor s note) to justify the accommodation. Methods of Evaluation: NO make-up quizzes, online homework, or project will be allowed. Most quizzes will be administered through My Math Lab and must be completed by the due date & time. The lowest quiz score will be dropped and your remaining quizzes will be averaged for your quiz grade. ONLINE homework: A portion of your grade will be earned through the completion of online homework. This homework is assigned in My Math Lab and must be completed by the due date. See the Textbook and Other Course Materials section of this syllabus for more details. Your grade for the course is determined as follows: Tests 60% Quizzes (Online and In-Class) 15% Online Homework 10% Final Exam 15% Grading Scale: A = 90% or higher B = 80% - 89% C = 70% - 79% D = 60% - 69% F = Below 60% Course Calendar: MW Class: 9:30 10:50 am Test 1 M 9/12/11 Test 2 W 9/28/11 Test 3 M 10/24/11 Test 4 M 11/14/11 Test 5 M 11/28/11 Final Exam for Monday/Wednesday class Monday, Dec 5 th 10:00 11:55 am T TH Class: 5:00 6:20 pm Test 1 TH 9/8/11 Test 2 T 9/27/11 Test 3 TH 10/20/11 Test 4 TH 11/10/11 Test 5 T 11/29/11 Final Exam for Tuesday/Thursday class Tuesday, Dec 6 th 4:30 6:25 pm Classroom Rules and Policies: If you are disruptive, then I will ask you to leave and you will be counted as absent. Turn off all cell phone ringers and other non-required electronic devices (i.e. laptop, ipod, mp3, blackberry, etc) before class. Students using unauthorized electronic devices during class will be asked to leave and counted as absent. If you are late and I am giving a test, then you have only the remaining class time to complete the test, as do the students who were on time. If you are caught cheating, you will either fail the assignment/test/quiz or fail the course, at the discretion of the instructor. No warning will be given. 3
Your Expectations of Me: I will treat you with courtesy and respect. I will respond to your telephone calls and e-mails within a reasonable period of time. I will be prepared for class. I will return papers within a reasonable period of time. I will do my best to help you prepare for future classes. I will model proper presentation and problem-solving techniques. I will model high standards of academic honesty and integrity My Expectations of You: You will treat me and your classmates with courtesy and respect. You will come to class prepared having completed the appropriate assignment. You will contact me if you have questions or if you don t understand something. You will do your best to master this material and to submit work that you are proud to put your name on. You will display high standards of academic honesty and integrity. You are expected to participate in class. Violence Statement: Syllabus Disclaimer: Lake-Sumter Community College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in College Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board Rule 2.17. Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter Community College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the student. I am available during my office hours to help. You can also contact me via email with questions. Please develop a habit of getting help on a regular basis. Office Hours Statement: Additional Sources of Help: The Math Lab is located in the Learning Center and has tutors, at no charge, readily available to assist you. You may go to the Learning Center on any campus to get help. Your MyMathLab access provides you with various online resources including video lectures and help with working problems. 4
OPTIONAL HOMEWORK FROM TEXTBOOK (Elementary Statistics, 11 th Edition, Triola) These problems are optional and may be completed in addition to the assigned problems in My Math Lab in order to reinforce the concepts in each section. Section Section Section 1.2 1 5, 7 14 all, 2.2 1 8 all, 9 17 odd 3.2 1 21 odd 15 25 odd 1.3 1 31 odd 2.3 1 17 odd 3.3 7, 9, 12, 15, 17, 21, 22 1.4 1 27 odd 2.4 5 6, 9 10, 13 25 odd 3.4 1 29 odd 1.5 5 19 odd 4.2 1 31 odd 5.2 1 19 odd 6.2 1 51 odd 4.3 1 37 odd 5.3 1 33 odd 6.3 1 23 odd 4.4 1 21 odd 5.4 1 19 odd 6.5 1 19 odd 4.5 1 21 odd 7.2 1 43 odd 8.2 1 39 odd 10.2 1 27 odd 7.3 1 27 odd 8.3 1 23 odd 10.3 1 27 odd 7.4 1 23 odd 8.4 1 17 odd 8.5 1 27 odd 5