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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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MATH 1342
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Section Number:
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100
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Semester/Year:
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Spring 2018
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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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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 Course Materials:
MyStatLab, Note book, ear buds
Recommended Course Materials:
Fundamentals of Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data 5th edition, Michael Sullivan III, 2018, Pearson
TI-30X IIS or TI 83-84 calculator is required
Graphing calculators and phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Kathryn Fritz
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville Room MSS821
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Office Hours:
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MTWR 7:30 -8am, MW 9:30-10am, MW 12:30 2pm, TR 9:30-11am, TR 1:30-2pm
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4214 (Canvas emails are best)
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E-mail Address:
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kfritz@nctc.edu
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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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3
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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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5
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Examine, analyze, and compare various sampling distributions for both discrete and continuous random variables.
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6
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Describe and compute confidence intervals.
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7
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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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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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Approx. 44
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Homework (MyMathLab) and worksheets
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10%
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Approx. 10
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Quizzes MyMathLab)
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5%
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15
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Attendance
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5%
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4
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Tests
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60%
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1
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Comprehensive Final
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20%
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Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F
Make-up tests are given at the discretion of the instructor. Do not assume you will be allowed to take a missed test. NO TEST GRADES will be dropped.
**Excel assignments may be assigned during this semester. Due dates will be posted in Canvas.
Also, in class projects maybe assigned during this semester.
Tentative Testing Schedule:
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Week 3, Test 1
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Chapters 1, 2, and 3.1
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Wednesday, January 31
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Week 6, Test 2
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Chapters 3.2 – 3.5, 2, and 3.1
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Wednesday, February 21
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Week 10, Test 3
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Chapters 5.4 – 5.6, 6, and 7.1-7.2
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Wednesday, March 28
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Week 15, Test 4
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Chapters 8, 9 and 10
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Monday, April 30
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Week 16
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Comprehensive Final
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Will be announced when published.
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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’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, April 5, 2018.
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CLASS RULES
1. Turn off all electronic devices prior to entering class.
2. Do not read or send text messages during class.
3. Administrative policy prohibits food or drink in classrooms.
4. Be courteous to your fellow classmates.
5. Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
6. Ask questions, get involved, and do your homework. Ask for help early.
7. Notice to Students: You will not pass this class if you only work during class time. Please schedule at least three to five hours per week outside of class to complete homework, quizzes and test reviews.
8. While taking each quiz and test, you are NOT to use any notes or information from the book.
9. Please do not ask me to reopen missed assignments in MyMathLab. Please work ahead.
10. The final exam will be comprehensive and is required of all students.
11. The use of profanity is prohibited in the classroom. I will ask you to leave the classroom and count you absent for the day.
12. Before a test starts, turn off your cell phone then put your cell and backpack/bag in front of the white board. If your cell phone rings during a test, you lose 10 points on your tests.
13. This is a working syllabus and is subject to change.
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GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)
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CORINTH – 182
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FLOWER MOUND - 111
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Mon & Thurs
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Mon through Thurs
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Mon & Wed
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Tues & Wed
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Tues & Thurs
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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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/catalog/north-central-texas-college-student-handbook/section-i/special-accommodations-office-students-with-disabilities/osd-department-contacts.html
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)
x 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://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student-handbook.html.
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)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Zero on the assignment
- Failing grade for the course
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
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Name of Chair :
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Dr. Elizabeth Howell
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Office Location:
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Corinth 236
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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 Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville 1306
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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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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.