MATH 1342 343 - ELEMENTARY STATISTICS METHODS

Introduction

Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:

Elementary Statistical Methods

Course Prefix & Number: 

MATH 1342

Section Number: 

343

Semester/Year:

Spring 2018

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 any scientific non-graphing calculator. Phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

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:

Canvas or rcruz@nctc.edu

 

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:

1

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

2

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

3

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

4

Explain the role of probability in statistics.

5

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

6

Describe and compute confidence intervals.

7

Solve linear regression and correlation problems.

8

Perform hypothesis testing using statistical methods.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

3

Partial Exams (proctored)

60%

1

Final Exam (proctored)

20%

27

Homework (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.

Additional tests, homework, quizzes, projects, labs, etc. may be assigned at the instructor’s discretion for additional grade or practice.

 

There will be a graded online homework for each section we cover.   All assignments 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 assignments ahead of time when necessary. You should definitely try to take each quiz until you get every problem correct. 

 

There will be no make-up exams. Late homework may be penalized.  If your final exam score is higher than the lowest of the 3 partial exams, then the final exam score will replace the lowest of the 3 exam grades.  In this case, the final exam score will be weighted 40% of your overall grade.

 

All homework is due at 11:59 p.m. on the assigned due date. Sample/practice tests will not be counted for credit.

 

Exams, homework scores will be posted on Canvas. Your Final Letter Grade will be posted on My NCTC website. Exams will graded and scores posted on Canvas generally within one week.

 

The grading policy may be amended during the semester at the instructor’s discretion.

 

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

·  March 12 – 17, 2018 Spring Break - College Closed

·  Thursday, April 05, 2018  Last day to drop a class with a grade of W

·  May 7 – 10, 2018   FINAL EXAMS

 

·  Questions regarding dropping the course must be addressed with the student’s academic advisors not the professor.

 

·  Homework is very important and it is absolutely necessary for successful completion of the course.  Mathematics is not a spectator sport.

 

·  During tests all phones must be kept out of sight, in your car, purse, backpack, etc.

 

·  BE COURTEOUS TO YOUR FELLOW CLASSMATES.

 

·  The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus at any time during the semester.

 

·  Any announcements/information disseminated during class will take precedence over the

    syllabus.

 

HOMEWORK AND TEST POLICES & PROCEDURES

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.

 

All partial tests are scheduled 7:30 pm – 9:20 pm, on the NCTC Corinth campus, room TBD, according to the following:

Exam 1:           Monday February 12, 2018 (Chapters 1, 2, 3)

Exam 2:           Monday March 19, 2018 (Chapters 4, 5, 6)

Exam 3:           Monday April 16, 2018 (Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10)

     

The FINAL EXAM is scheduled for Monday May 7, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:50 pm on the NCTC Corinth campus, room TBD. The Final Exam is COMPREHENSIVE and covers all chapters.

 

All these dates and times are tentative and subject to change.

 

Students who are unable to attend the above primary exam dates & times on the Corinth campus may, with the instructor’s approval, 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.

 

Contact the professor ASAP if you have extenuating circumstances that will not allow taking the test at the specified date.

 

Contact information for the NCTC Counseling & Testing Centers may be found at http://www.nctc.edu/faculty/counseling-testing-staff.html

 

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

 

 

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.

 

You MUST watch the video lessons and any interactive practice included in MyStatLab for each section. 

 

The accessibility statement for Canvas is available at http://www.canvaslms.com/accessibility. 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/or Thinkwell, 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, April 5, 2018.

 

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 – 182

FLOWER MOUND - 111

Mon & Thurs

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Mon through Thurs

9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Mon & Wed

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tues & Wed

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

 

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/index.html

 

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

 

          Communication

          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)

 

          Critical Thinking

          Communication

          Empirical and Quantitative

 

          Teamwork

          Personal Responsibility

          Social Responsibility

 

 

COURSE TYPE

          Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

          Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

          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?

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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