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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/.101/.102
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Semester/Year:
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Spring 2019
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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 Course Materials:
MyStatLab (e-text included in MSL), Three ring binder, notebook paper, dividers, and printing of documents during the semester.
Recommended Course Materials:
Fundamentals of Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data 5th edition, Michael Sullivan III, 2018, Pearson, TI-30X IIS , or TI-30XS Multiview, or TI 83-84 calculator is required
NOTE: 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 to 9:30, MW: 11:30 to 12:30
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4214 Canvas emails are best to reach me.
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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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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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Up to 35
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Homework
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15%
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Up to 40
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In class Quizzes/Weekly Worksheet/Notebook Check (2)
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5%
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4
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Chapter Tests
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60%
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1
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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
<the final exam will be used to replace the lowest Chapter Test grade. For excused absences, students must email for permission and the procedure for testing. Students must show valid documentation for an excused absence.
Any late tests will have a 10% deduction the first week and a 20% deduction the second week. Homework will have a 10% deduction for any part of an assignment not completed by the due date. Due dates are located in MSL (WARNING: MSL shuts an hour before the time shown). There is NO makeup work for missed quizzes, weekly worksheets, and notebook checks, meaning these grades will be a zero if not handed in
on time.
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments)
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First Day of Class
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MW: January 23
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TR: January 22
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Mandatory Study group T1
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MW: 4
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TR: Feb 5
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Test 1 Chp 1 & 2
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MW: Feb 6
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TR: Feb 7 (different tests)
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Mandatory Study group T2
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MW: Feb 25
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TR: Feb 26
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Test 2 Chp 3 & 4
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MW: Feb 27
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TR: Feb 28
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Notebook Check 1 (My office)
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MW: March 6
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TR: March 7
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Mandatory Study group T3
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MW: April 1 (no joke)
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TR: April 2
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Test 3 Chp 5 & 6
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MW: April 3
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TR: April 4
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Mandatory Study group T4
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MW: April 29
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TR April 30
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Test 4 Chp 7, 8, & 9
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MW: May 1
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TR: May 2
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Notebook Check 2
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MW: May 6
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TR: May 7
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Final
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MW @ 11am class
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May 13 @ 11am to 12:50
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Final
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TR @ 9:30 Class
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May 16 @ 9:30 to 11:20
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Final
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TR @ 2pm Class
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May 14 @ 2pm to 3:50
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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 (doctor’s note required) or emergencies (documentation required). 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 (quizzes are NOT included in the worked allowed to be made up). 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) (A student will be dropped if they missed over 4 unexcused absences regardless of grade).
TESTING POLICY: CLASSROOM
*All students must place your cell phone on airplane mode for the duration of the test. If a cell rings/makes noise during a test, then 10 points will be deducted from your overall grade
*All tests need to be neatly written, formulas written on each test question, students must show their work for ANY CREDIT (meaning only answers will be marked wrong even if it is a correct answer), and no ink pens are to be used while taking a test.
- In class quizzes will start at 8am and end at 8:10. Any student that is not in class at that time will not be allowed to take the quiz. The “in” class quizzes will consists of one question that will be either from the assigned homework, the videos, or the lecture sheets completed in class. Students may use their notes to complete the quiz.
- All other quizzes will be completed in MyStatsLab.
Homework POLICY: CLASSROOM
- Homework is to be completed in the student’s notebook that will be turned in for a grade. To find homework questions easily, please place the homework section and question number on the top of the right hand side of the paper. Neatness is counted as part of your grade.
- Recall you only have 10 minutes to complete the classroom quizzes.
- Turn off all electronic devices prior to entering class including cell phones, laptops, and tablets. During a few classroom projects you will be given permission to technology devices, but only with permission.
- Do not use laptops/tablets, or read and send text messages during class.
- Administrative policy prohibits food or drink in classrooms.
- Be courteous to your fellow classmates.
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
- Ask questions, get involved, and do your homework. Ask for help early.
- Notice to Students: You will not pass this class if you only work during class time. Please schedule at least three to eight hours per week outside of class to complete homework, week worksheet, notebook up keep,
and test reviews.
- While taking a test, you are NOT to use any notes or information from the book, one 3x5 notecard with formula’s only is allowed for each chapter test. The final you may use all these cards, so keep them.
- Please do not ask me to reopen missed assignments in MyStatLab. Please work ahead.
- The final exam will be comprehensive and is required of all students.
- This is a working syllabus and is subject to change.
Last day to withdraw from a 16-week course with a “W” is Thursday, April 4, 2019.
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GAINESVILLE –
1403 (Library)
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CORINTH –
182
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FLOWER MOUND –
2nd floor in MSU
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Mon & Thurs
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Mon – Thurs
8:30 am – 6:30 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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Tues & Thurs
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sun 1:00 – 5:00 pm
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Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 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
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
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.
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
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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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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.