NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Integrated Elementary Statistical Methods
Course Prefix & Number: MATH 1342/ NCBM 0242	Section Number:  0414	Semester: Fall 2020
Semester Credit Hours: 5	Lecture Hours: 80	Lab Hours: 0
Course Description for MATH 1342 (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 Description for NCBM 0242 (NCTC Catalog): The NCBO supports students in developing skills, strategies, and reasoning needed to succeed in mathematics, including communication and appropriate use of technology. Topics include the study of numeracy and the real number system; algebraic concepts, notation, and reasoning; quantitative relationships; mathematical models; and problem solving. This course does not count toward graduation at NCTC.
Course Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score on TSI or other approved assessment test.
Required or Recommended Course Materials: Fundamentals of Statistics Informed Decisions using Data, 5th edition, Michael Sullivan, Pearson, 2018 MyStatLab (e-text included in MSL) TI-30X IIS or TI 83-84 calculator is required Computer Access with Microsoft Excel

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Thom Kight
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth / Room 201
Office Hours:	Online by Webex appointment
Telephone Number:	940-498-6208, Leave message with Mathematics Dept. Admin.
E-mail Address:	tkight@nctc.edu

 

All office hours will be held online this semester.  Students can schedule an appointment with their instructor by selecting the Cisco Webex option in Canvas and navigating to the “Office Hour” tab.  The times that the instructor is available will be displayed there and a student may schedule a meeting by choosing a time and selecting “Confirm Meeting” at the bottom of the page.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage of Grade
34	Homework (MyStatLab)	5%
10	Quizzes (MyStatLab)	5%
13	Excel Assignments (Canvas)	20%
3	Tests (In Class)	50%
1	Final Exam (In Class)	20%

 

Grade Scale for MATH 1342: 90 – 100% = A;  80 – 89% = B;  70 – 79% = C;  60 – 69% = D;  Below 60% = F

Grade Scale for NCBM 0242: 70 – 100% = P;  Below 70% = F

Note:  The lowest regular test grade will be replaced by final exam grade if beneficial.  At the end of the semester (3) homework assignments, (1) quiz, and (2) Excel assignments will be dropped.  Due dates can be found in MyStatLab.

Required at least one Webex meeting with the instructor for 10 points towards an Excel assignment.

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

Wk/Date	Lecture Topics & Tests on M/W	Due Friday	Due Friday
1   8/24     8/26	Course Overview / Statistics Basics (1.1) Observational Studies vs. Designed Experiments (1.2)   Simple Random Sampling (1.3) Sampling Techniques (1.4) Bias in Sampling (1.5)	H1 – 1.1 H2 – 1.2 H3 – 1.3 H4 – 1.4
2   8/31       9/2	Organizing Qualitative Data (2.1) Organizing Quantitative Data (2.2) Graphical Misrepresentation of Data (2.3)   Measures of Central Tendency (3.1)	H5 – 1.5 Ch 1 – Quiz H6 – 2.1 H7 – 2.2 H8 – 2.3 Ch 2 – Quiz	Excel Assign. #1 – BLS
3    9/7 9/9	*** LABOR DAY *** Measures of Dispersion (3.2)	H9 – 3.1 H10 – 3.2	Excel Assign. #2 – Graphs
4   9/14     9/16	Grouped Data (3.3) Review for Test 1   Test 1 (Chapters 1, 2,3.1-2)	H11 – 3.3	Excel Assign. #3 – Histograms
5   9/21     9/23	Measures of Position (3.4) Five Number Summary / Boxplots (3.5)   Scatter Plots & Correlation (4.1)	H12 – 3.4 H13 – 3.5 Ch 3 – Quiz	Excel Assign. #4 – Formulas
6   9/28   9/30	Least Squares Regression (4.2, 4.3)   Probability Basics (5.1) Addition Rule & Complements (5.2)	H14 – 4.1 H15 – 4.2 Ch 4 – Quiz H16 – 5.1 H17 – 5.2	Excel Assign. #5 – Correlation
7   10/5     10/7	Multiplication Rule / Independence (5.3) Review for Test 2   Test 2 (Chapters 3.3, 4,5.1-3)	H18 – 5.3	Excel Assign. #6 – Regression
8  10/12     10/14	Conditional Probability (5.4) Counting Techniques (5.5)   Probability Practice (5.6) Discrete Random Variables (6.1)	H19 – 5.4 H20 – 5.5 H21 – 5.6 Ch 5 – Quiz	Excel Assign. #7 – Counting Techniques
9   10/19   10/21	Binomial Distribution (6.2) a   Binomial Distribution (6.2) b	H22 – 6.1 H23 – 6.2 Ch 6 – Quiz	Excel Assign. #8 – Binomial Distr.
Wk/Date	Lecture Topics & Tests on M/W	Due Friday	Due Friday
10 10/26     10/28	Normal Distribution (7.1) Applications of Normal Distribution (7.2)   Normal Approximation to the Binomial (7.4) Review for Test 3	H24 – 7.1 H25 – 7.2 H26 – 7.4 Ch 7 – Quiz	Excel Assign. #9 – Binomial Distr.
11 11/2     11/4	Test 3 (Chapters 5.4-6, 6, 7)   Inferential Statistics Overview Distribution of the Sample Mean (8.1)	H27 – 8.1	Excel Assign. #10 – Normal Distribution
12 11/9     11/11	Distribution of the Sample Proportion (8.2) Estimating Population Proportion (9.1)   Estimating Population Mean (9.2) Confidence Intervals (9.3)	H28 – 8.2 Ch 8 – Quiz H29 – 9.1 H30 – 9.2 H31 – 9.3	Excel Assign. #11 – Sampling Distribution
13 11/16   11/18	Hypothesis Testing (10.1)   Hypothesis Testing for Population Proportion (10.2)	Ch 9 – Quiz H32 – 10.1 H33 – 10.2	Excel Assign. #12 – Confidence Intervals
14 11/23   11/25	Hypothesis Testing for Population Mean (10.3)   *** THANKSGIVING ***	H34 – 10.3 Ch 10 – Quiz	Excel Assign. #13 – Confidence Intervals
15 11/30     12/2	Mock Test 4 (Chapters 8,9,10) Review mock test 4 results   Review for Final Exam
16 12/7	Final Exam (Monday 2:00-4:00)

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR MATH 1342

	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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR NCBM 0242

	Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.	Use appropriate symbolic notation and vocabulary to communicate, interpret, and explain mathematical concepts.
2.	Define, represent, and perform operations on real numbers, applying numeric reasoning to investigate and describe quantitative relationships and solve real world problems in a variety of contexts.
3.	Use algebraic reasoning to solve problems that require ratios, rates, percentages, and proportions in a variety of contexts using multiple representations.
4.	Apply algebraic reasoning to manipulate expressions and equations to solve real world problems.
5.	Use graphs, tables, and technology to analyze, interpret, and compare data sets.
6.	Construct and use mathematical models in verbal, algebraic, graphical, and tabular form to solve problems from a variety of contexts and to make predictions and decisions.

 

All students at NCTC are assigned a student email address, also known as Lion Pride email. Lion Pride email can be accessed on the NCTC home page by clicking on MyNCTC, then the link “Lion Pride Email” to the left. After clicking the Lion Pride Email link, the Microsoft Office 365 window will open.
1. Enter your NCTC student e-mail address. (for example, Smithj123456@student.nctc.edu)

2. Enter your password (your NCTC Student ID Number, either 7 or 9 numbers).

3. From the list of Microsoft icons, choose MAIL.

4. You will be asked to set your language and local time zone (Central Time). Your account is now activated.

 

**It is the student’s responsibility to activate and regularly monitor the assigned NCTC (Lion Pride) e-mail account. Important announcements and notifications from the Admissions office, Financial Aid, or other college staff will be sent via the Lion Pride student email system.

 

For communicating with classmates and instructors, students also have an option to communicate through Canvas. Canvas messaging is NOT the same as Lion Pride e-mail. Failure to read and/or receive NCTC e-mails (either in Lion Pride or in Canvas) is no excuse for not complying with any school policy. Be sure to regularly check BOTH the Lion Pride email as well as the Canvas inbox for important messages and information.

At North Central Texas College, students who test but do not meet the passing scores in ALL sections of the TSI Assessment or any other THECB approved testing measurements are required by state law to obtain TSI advising and continuously enroll in a formal college preparatory studies (developmental) program every semester until all TSI requirements are satisfied. TSI program attendance is MANDATORY. Non-compliance with the rules of attendance can result in a student being WITHDRAWN from the college preparatory and the college-level math courses. Withdrawals are subject to college policies as set forth in the college catalog.

 

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)

All testing will be online this semester except for classes that meet face to face.  Testing may be administered in a variety of ways and the mode of testing may change during the semester as deemed appropriate by the instructor.  Students may be required to use a webcam while testing.  Students may be asked to demonstrate knowledge/skills in a one-on-one conference if deemed necessary by the instructor. 

This schedule is tentative and will most likely change as the semester progresses.  It is provided so that you have a general idea of the order and speed with which we will be covering the material.

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Monday, November 2, 2020.

 

Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance. Sign up for an appointment or see the most current tutoring hours for all campuses at http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/mathematics-lab.html. 

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).   https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/student-services/office-students-with-disabilities.html

 

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf 

 

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  The use of online math solvers with submitted work is considered academic dishonesty.  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:

1.  Zero on the assignment
2. Failing grade for the course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Division Chair:	Ben Owens
Office Location:	Corinth 236
Telephone Number:	940.498.6209
E-mail Address:	bowens@nctc.edu
Instructional Dean:	Mary Martinson
Office Location:	Gainesville 1404
Telephone Number:	940.668.7731 ext. 4377
E-mail Address:	mmartinson@nctc.edu

 

Potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

 

Faculty will:

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 

Students should:

• Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During this period, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html

 

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 https://www.nctc.edu/campus-safety/campus-carry.html.

 

Parking Permits: The North Central Texas Community College District has managed traffic and parking regulations in order to ensure the safety of the campus community related to the operation and parking of vehicles on campus. These regulations apply to all operators of motor vehicles on campus. For parking permits and more information, see the website at https://www.nctc.edu/campus-safety/transportation-parking.html.