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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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350
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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 or Recommended Course Materials:
Fundamentals of Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data 5th edition, Michael Sullivan III, 2018, Pearson
MyStatLab (Book is not required, but access code for MyStatLab is required)
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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Sara Cooper
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth 207
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Office Hours:
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Online MW 10-1 Corinth 207 9:30-11:30, 2:30-3:30
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6282 ext. 6530
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E-mail Address:
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sacooper@nctc.edu (notice it is sa and not just s)
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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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15
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27
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Homework
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10
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13
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Quizzes
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15
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3
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Exams
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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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Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F
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The exams are NOT online. They are pencil and paper. If you are within driving distance of the Corinth campus, you are expected to come to the Corinth campus and take the test there. You may also take the test in a testing center at any of our other campuses. If that does not work, you need to find a proctor to administer the tests.
The Saturday dates and times for the exams are listed below. If you take a test at a testing center or with a proctor, you need to take it Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of the week before the Saturday test. It is your responsibility to call and schedule a time to test and then let me know at least 24 hours before you plan to test.
More information about proctors and alternate times are posted in the Course Information Module in Canvas and MyStatLab.
You will take your test at your high school (unless we need to make other arrangements.) Since most of you only have 1 hour classes, your test will most likely be split into 2 days, so I have listed the week you will test.
Exam #1: February 12-16 (Sections 1.1 – 3.5).
Exam #2: March 19-23 (Sections 4.1-6.1). If your high school is on spring break, we will need to adjust this.
Exam #3: April 16-20 (Sections 6.2-9.1).
Final Exam: May 7-9 (Comprehensive).
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MyStatLab is an online system where you will be spending most of your time in this course. You will access MSL through the Canvas course page using the MyLab and Mastering tab. It has video lectures, podcasts of lectures, PowerPoint notes, and other means of helping you learn the material. It also gives you access to the ebook, so you don’t need to purchase a textbook. MSL is where you will work on homework and quizzes. These assignments are due on Mondays at 11:59 pm.
Homework
Homework is 10% of your grade. It will be divided into sections based on the sections of the textbook. There will be anywhere from 5 to 8 homework sections due in a week. The will be due every Monday at 11:59 pm.
For most of the homework problems, except some multiple choice problems, you will have 3 chances to get the problem correct. If you are not correct on the third try, it is marked wrong. However, you can click on the button at the bottom of the homework window that says “try again”. You will get a whole new problem (similar to the original), that you can have another 3 chances at (and if you get this one correct, then it is not marked wrong anymore). In other words, you have 15 chances to get most problems correct. So there really is little reason why you cannot get near 100% on all the homework assignments!
Quizzes
Quizzes are 15% of your grade. You will have 1 qyuz each week, over the same sections as the homework. You cannot check each problem separately in the quizzes as you can in the homework. You must complete the entire quiz and submit it. Then you will be told your grade, and you can review problems you missed. You may take each quiz five times, and your highest grade will be the one recorded. These will also be due Mondays at 11:59pm.
Excel
Excel assignments are 15% of your grade. They are posted in Canvas. You will hand in the Excel assignments through a “drop box” in Canvas. See the Excel guidelines posted in Canvas.
There will be four Excel assignments throughout the semester. They will also be due on Mondays at 11:59. It is a good idea to get started on these as soon as they are posted in case you run into problems. Do no wait until the last minute to get started on these.
More detailed information on all of these types of assignments are posted in Canvas and MSL. There is also more information posted about materials available in MSL.
A scientific calculator is required for this class. The recommended one is the TI-30X IIS. There will be specific instructions on how to use this calculator for some statistical calculations posted in Canvas and MSL.
You may not use your cellphone (iPad, tablet, etc.) calculators for tests.
A graphing calculator is not required, but not forbidden either. The textbook and MSL do give instructions on how to do different procedures with one. However, you should not use any capabilities of a graphing calculator that scientific ones do not have. I will be telling you about this in my weekly emails or announcements. If you are not sure, ask about what is allowed.
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The final exam may also be used to replace the lowest unit test grade.
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Excel 1
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Monday, February 12
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Test 1
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February 12-16
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Excel 2
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Monday, March 5
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Test 2
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March 19-23
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Excel 3
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Monday, April 10
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Test 3
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April 16-20
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Excel 4
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Monday, April 30
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Final Exam
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May 7-9
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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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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/student-services/disability-services.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.