Syllabus | MATH 1342 0970 - ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL METHODS

MATH 1342 0970 - ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL METHODS

Introduction

Math 1342 Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title:	Elementary Statistical Methods
Course Prefix & Number:	MATH 1342	Section Number:	0970 0977	Semester/Year:	Fall 2020
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 5^th edition, Michael Sullivan III, 2018, Pearson MyStatLab (e-text included in MSL) TI-30X IIS or TI 83-84 calculator is required NOTE: Phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Courtney Bozeman
Campus/Office Location:	Online Course – Graham Campus
Office Hours:	MW 4:30-5:30 by appointment
Telephone Number:	940-521-4023
E-mail Address:	cbozeman@nctc.edu

OFFICE HOURS

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 or Point Values
20	Homework	5%
7	Quiz	15%
5	Exam	80

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

There will be 7 quizzes given throughout the semester. The average of the highest 6 quiz grades will be averaged together to be weighted as 15% of your grade (approximately the same as each exam). The quizzes will be due the day assigned before the beginning of class. The material on the quizzes will consist of material covered the previous week of class. There will be no make-up quizzes, please plan ahead.

There will be 4 regular exams during the semester. I will drop the lowest regular exam grade and replace it with your final exam grade if you have 3 or fewer absences in the class and your final exam grade is higher than your lowest regular exam grade. No individual make-up exams will be given. The final examination will be a comprehensive exam and is required of all students. Any student who accumulates in excess of 2 weeks of absence in the class may be dropped.

Math 1342 Graded Assignments Schedule

Assignment Date Available Date Due

Homework 1                           Aug 24                                    Aug 31
Homework 2                           Aug 24                                    Aug 31
Homework 3                           Aug 24                                    Aug 31
QUIZ 1                                   Aug 31                                    Aug 31 (before class starts)
Homework 4                           Aug 31                                    Sept 2
Homework 5                           Sept 2                          Sept 9
QUIZ 2                                   Sept 9                          Sept 9 (before class starts)
Homework 6                           Sept 9                          Sept 14
TEST Chapters 1 & 2           Sept 14                        Sept 14

Homework 7                           Sept 16                        Sept 21
Homework 8                           Sept 21                        Sept 23
QUIZ 3                                   Sept 23                        Sept 23 (before class starts)
Homework 9                           Sept 23                        Sept 28
Homework 10                         Sept 28                        Sept 30
QUIZ 4                                   Sept 30                        Sept 30 (before class starts)
Test Chapters 3 & 4              Oct 5                           Oct 5

Homework 11                         Oct 7                           Oct 12
Homework 12                         Oct 12                         Oct 14
QUIZ 5                                   Oct 14                         Oct 14 (before class starts)
Homework 13                         Oct 14                         Oct 19
Homework 14                         Oct 19                         Oct 21
QUIZ 6                                   Oct 21                         Oct 21 (before class starts)
Homework 15                         Oct 21                         Oct 26
Test Chapter 5&6                 Oct 26                         Oct 26

Homework 16                         Oct 28                         Nov 2
Homework 17                         Nov 2                          Nov 4
QUIZ 7                                   Nov 4                          Nov 4 (before class starts)
Homework 18                         Nov 4                          Nov 9
Homework 19                         Nov 9                          Nov 11
Homework 20                         Nov 16 Nov 20
TEST Chapters 7-10             Nov 30 Nov 30

Final Exam Dec 14 Dec 14

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

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 EMAIL

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.

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)

TESTING POLICY

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.

TENTATIVE TEST SCHEDULE

See course schedule above

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a 16-week course with a “W” is Monday, November 2, 2020.

MATH LAB

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.

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 https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/student-services/office-students-with-disabilities.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. https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

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:

Zero on the assignment
Failing grade for the course

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

INFORMATION FOR ONSITE (FACE-T0-FACE) CLASSES

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

CAMPUS POLICIES

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.

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