MATH 1342 381 - ELEM STATS METHODS

Introduction

Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:

Elementary Statistical Methods

Course Prefix & Number:

MATH 1342

Section Number:

381

Semester/Year:

Fall 2017

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

48

Lab Hours:

-

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.

Course Prerequisite(s): Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Elementary Statistics; or equivalent

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

·         Fundamentals of Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data 4th edition, Michael Sullivan III, Pearson

·         MyLab and Matering (MyStatLab)

TI-30X IIS or TI 83-84 calculator is recommended, however graphing calculators and phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.

 

Name of Instructor:

Rodney Cruz

 

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth

 

Office Hours:

By email or voice message.

 

Telephone Number:

972-292-7277 (include your name and course number when leaving a message)

 

E-mail Address:

rcruz@nctc.edu

 

 
 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

Explain the use of data collection and statistics as tools to reach reasonable conclusions.

Recognize, examine and interpret the basic principles of describing and presenting data.

Compute and interpret empirical and theoretical probabilities using the rules of probabilities and combinatorics.

Explain the role of probability in statistics.

Examine, analyze and compare various sampling distributions for both discrete and continuous random variables.

Describe and compute confidence intervals.

Solve linear regression and correlation problems.

Perform hypothesis testing using statistical methods.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

3

Partial Exams (in classroom)

60%

1

Final Exam (in classroom)

20%

 

27

Homework (Online)

10%

10

Quizzes (Online)

10%

Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F

See MyStatLab for assignment and quizzes due dates. See Canvas for test dates.

 

EXAM INFORMTION AND PROCEDURES

There will be no make-up exams or quizzes. Late homework and quizzes may be penalized.

 

*The final exam is comprehensive and must be taken by all students. The final exam may also be used to replace the lowest unit test grade.

 

The exams are not online. They are pencil & paper and must be proctored.

 

You must bring to each exam: pencils, a scientific calculator (non-graphing), and a photo ID. No notes of any kind will be allowed during exams.

 

Students who are unable to attend the above primary exam dates & times on the Corinth campus may, with

the i nstructor ’s approv al , test at another NCTC campus testing center. These alternate testing arrangements must be communicated to the instructor at least 2 weeks prior to the primary testing date and may be approved at the instructor’s discretion.

 

Exams will generally be graded in about a week. Once graded, the grades will be posted in our Canvas course site.

 

There will be a graded online homework for each section we cover and a graded online quiz for each chapter. All quizzes must be done by the posted due date. Students may work ahead as far as they like. Manage your time & schedule so that you can complete the quizzes ahead of time when necessary. There will be no make- up quizzes.

 

You should definitely try to take each quiz until you get every problem correct.  Since notes are not allowed when taking exams, you should work the quiz problems until you can do them without notes.

 

 

LEARNING PROCEDURES

After you’ve read through this entire syllabus and the other documents in the General Course Information module, click on the MyLab and Mastering link on the left hand navigation bar of our Canvas course site.  The first time you do this, you’ll be asked to purchase access with a credit or debit card.

 

I highly recommend you watch the video lessons and any interactive practice included in MyStatLab.

 

The accessibility statement for Canvas is available at http://www.canvaslms.com/accessibility. Thinkwell runs on the same Canvas platform, so this statement also applies to Thinkwell.

If you have any additional needs in order to access the course content, please contact me.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  In the case of online courses attendance is defined as regular access to the online course platforms, Canvas and MyLab and Matering (MyMathLab or MyStatLab) All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the

 

student is absent due to illness or emergencies. It is the student’s 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 the absence is documented and excused by the instructor. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories 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

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, November 9, 2017.

 

MATH LAB

Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. No appointments are necessary. See the most current tutoring hours for all five campuses at http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/mathematics-lab.html.

 

TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TUTOR AVAILABILITY:

GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)

CORINTH – 186

FLOWER MOUND - 111

Mon

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Mon through Thurs 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Mon & Wed 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tues, Wed, Thurs 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tues & Thurs 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

 

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

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 940-498-6207.

North Central Texas College is 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/student-services/disability- services.html.

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)              

  • Communication

 

x        Mathematics

  • Life and Physical Science
  • Language, Philosophy & Culture
  • Creative Arts
  • American History

 

  • Government/Political Science
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Component Area Option

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

x        Critical Thinking

 

x        Communication

x        Empirical and Quantitative

 

  • Teamwork
  • Personal Responsibility

 

  • Social ResponsibilityCOURSE TYPE
  •  
  • Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
  • x        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
  • WECM CourseSTUDENT HANDBOOK 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)]”.
  • Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
  • ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
  • Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student- handbook.html.
  •  
  1. Zero on the assignment
  2. Failing grade for the courseQUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
  3.  

Name of Chair :

Dr. Elizabeth Howell

Office Location:

Corinth 236

Telephone Number:

940.498.6209

E-mail Address:

ehowell@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Sara Flusche

Office Location:

Gainesville 1306

Telephone Number:

940.668.3351

E-mail Address:

sflusche@nctc.edu

 

CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS

Tobacco-Free Campus: NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, e- cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, on campus property.

 

Campus Carry: Effective August 1, 2017, a license holder may carry a concealed handgun on or about the license holder's person while the license holder is on the campus of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in this state. For more information, see the website at http://www.nctc.edu/police/campus-carry.html.

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