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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Elementary Statistical Methods
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Course Prefix & Number:
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1342
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Section Number:
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580
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Semester/Year:
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167
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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-
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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:
Fundamentals of Statistics Informed Decisions using Data 4th Edition Michael Sullivan, III ISBN #9780321839039
TI-30X IIS or similar calculator is required as well as Computer Access with Microsoft Excel.
MyStatLab is also required which contains an e-book.
The physical text is recommended but not required.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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William Babb
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound Campus Room 107
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6413
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E-mail Address:
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wbabb@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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11:50-12:50
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11:50-12:50
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11:50-12:50
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11:50-12:50
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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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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Perform hypothesis testing using statistical methods.
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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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4
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Excel Assignments
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20%
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10
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Quizzes
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20%
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4
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Tests
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48%
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1
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Final Exam
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12%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Tenative test Schedule)
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Test #1 – Thurs, July 13, 2017
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Test #2 – Thurs, July 20, 2017
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Test #3 – Thurs, July 27, 2017
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Test #4 – Mon, August 7, 2017
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Final Exam – Thurs, August 10, 2017
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are also excused absences. The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been absent (more than 2 classes) or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from class will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is August 2, 2017.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
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 (For classes in the Core)
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 and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair :
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Elizabeth Howell
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Office Location:
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Suite 320, Office 324
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6209
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E-mail Address:
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ehowell@nctc.edu
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Name of Interim Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville – Room 1306B
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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