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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Elementary Statistics Methods
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Course Prefix & Number: Math1342
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Section Number: 402
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Semester: 161S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours:
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Elementary Statistics; or equivalent
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Required: Registration in MyStatLab, a scientific calculator (TI-30X IIS recommended), and access to Excel
Optional: The textbook is Fundamentals of Statistics Informed Decisions using Data, 4th Edition, Michael Sullivan, III ISBN #9780321839039. However, the ebook is included in MyStatLab, so only buy the textbook if you want it.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Jill Yoder
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus room 232
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6282 Ext. 6269
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E-mail Address:
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jyoder@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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11
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Quizzes
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15%
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4
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Excel Assignments
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15%
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5
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Tests
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40%
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1
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Final Exam
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20%
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Explain the use of data collection and statistics as tools to reach reasonable conclusions.
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Recognize, examine and interpret the basic principles of describing and presenting data.
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Compute and interpret empirical and theoretical probabilities using the rules of
probabilities and combinatorics.
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Explain the role of probability in statistics.
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Examine, analyze and compare various sampling distributions for both discrete and
continuous random variables.
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Describe and compute confidence intervals.
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Solve linear regression and correlation problems.
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8
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Perform hypothesis testing using statistical methods.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular attendance is expected, but is not part of a student’s grade. If the student misses a test day, the instructor must be notified on or before that day.
Students are responsible for dropping the class if needed. This instructor will not drop you if you stop coming to class.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Due dates for quizzes and Excel assignments will be on the calendar in Canvas. Quizzes are taken online through MyStatLab, and Excel assignments are uploaded into Canvas. Quizzes will be due weekly, and there will be 4 Excel assignments throughout the semester.
Exams are given in class. The dates for the exams are below.
Tentative Exam Dates:
Exam #1: Friday, September 9
Exam #2: Wednesday, September 28
Exam #3: Friday, October 14
Exam #4: Wednesday, November 2
Exam #5: Friday, November 18
Final Exam: Monday, December 5 (The final is comprehensive)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 14, 2016.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
x Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Keith Bailey
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Office Location:
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Cor335
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6413
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E-mail Address:
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kbailey@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Alford
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Office Location:
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Flower Mound 200C
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8414
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E-mail Address:
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salford@nctc.edu
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