Syllabus

 

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

Elementary Statistical Methods

Course Modality:

In Person – Dual Credit

Course Prefix & Number: 

MATH 1342

Section Number: 

0842

0843

Class Day/Time:

MWF 10:40-11:30 MWF 11:32-12:24

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

48

Semester/Year:

Spring 2021

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 5th 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:

Sarah Kidd

Campus/Office Location:

Graham High School/Room 212

Office Hours:

MTWRF 3:15-4:00 or by appointment

Telephone Number:

940-549-4030 x 1212

E-mail Address:

Sarah.kidd@grahamisd.com or skidd@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

35-40

Homework

5%

9-10

Quizzes

5%

2-3

Projects

20%

4

Unit Exams

50%

1

Final Exam

20%

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

 

  • All homework will be submitted on MyStatLab. Homework for the week is due by midnight before the start of the next school week. A 30% penalty will be deducted from late homework. You will receive 5 attempts per question.
  • There will always be a quiz on Mondays unless a test is scheduled. Quizzes will be taken in class on MyStatLab. If you are absent the day of the quiz, you have till midnight on Friday of that week to complete it. You will receive 2 attempts.
  • I will drop your lowest quiz grade.
  • The final exam is a departmental comprehensive exam and must be taken by all students. The final exam may also be used to replace the lowest unit test grade.

 

Class Rules

 

1.) Follow directives.

2.) Be prepared.

3.) Be respectful.

4.) Participate in class

 

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Consequences

1.) Verbal warning

2.) One-on-one conference in hallway and parent contact

3.) Office Referral

 

Tardies

      If you are tardy to class, it will be recorded in the attendance system. Once you have reached 3-5 you will be assigned lunch detention, 6-7 will be 3 days of lunch detention, and 8 or more will be ISS.

 

Class Procedures

      In order for the class to operate smoothly and to use time wisely, I have prepared a list of class procedures.

 

Agenda

      The agenda for the day will be posted on the board along with the date and other important information. It will always be in the same place.

 

Quizzes

      Be prepared for a quiz every Monday we meet unless a test is scheduled. Prepare by annotating, condensing, and studying your notes and completing homework assignments.

 

Make-up work

      Students who are absent are responsible for watching the lecture video from class on their own time. It is your responsibility to turn in work on time and to ask questions if you are unclear about your assignment or the notes.

 

How to Be Successful

      The homework is not a means of torture, but rather an opportunity for you to practice the skills you will be responsible for demonstrating on quizzes and tests. To do well on quizzes and tests (90% of your grade), you will need to complete the homework. Simply writing the problem and the answer, copying from a friend, or using a solutions app that shows you the steps and copying them down are not methods of “doing homework”. Remember your effort is key to your success. You have to focus your effort on being able to complete the problems on a quiz/exam without any outside resources.

 

Where to Get Help:

  • Me!!!! – I am happy to help during office hours.
  • Each other!!! – I strongly recommend forming study groups so that you can work with others. Networking is an essential tool both in the classroom and in the workforce.
  • Your book and MyStatLab is a great resource.
  • You can also seek videos from www.patrickjmt.com and www.khanacademy.org.

 

 

 

 

TENTATIVE COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (All dates subject to change)

Date

Topics

Assignments

Week 1

Intro

Sections 1.1, 1.2

MyStatLab HW – 1.1, 1.2

Week 2

Sections 1.3, 1.4, 1.5

Quiz 1.1-1.2

MyStatLab HW – 1.3, 1.4, 1.5

Week 3

Sections 2.1, 2.2

Review

Quiz 1.3, 1.4, 1.5

MyStatLab HW – 2.1, 2.2

Week 4

Test 1 – Chapters 1, 2

Section 3.1

Test 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2

MyStatLab HW – 3.1

Week 5

Sections 3.2, 3.3

Quiz – 3.1

MyStatLab HW – 3.2, 3.3

Week 6

Sections 3.3, 3.4

Quiz 3.2, 3.3

MyStatLab HW – 3.3, 3.4

Week 7

Sections 4.1, 4.2

Review

Quiz 3.3, 3.4

MyStatLab HW – 4.1, 4.2

Project 1 Due

Week 8

Test 2 – Chapters 3, 4

Section 5.1, 5.2

Test 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2

MyStatLab HW – 5.1, 5.2

Spring Break

 

 

Week 9

Section 5.3, 5.4, 5.5

Quiz – 5.1, 5.2

MyStatLab HW – 5.3, 5.4, 5.5

Project 2 Due

Week 10

Review all Chp 5

Sections 6.1, 6.2

Quiz 5.3, 5.4, 5.5

MyStatLab HW – 6.1, 6.2

Week 11

Test 3 – Chapters 5, 6

Section 7.1, 7.2

Test 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 6.1, 6.2

MyStatLab HW – 7.1, 7.2

Week 12

Section 8.1, 8.2

Quiz – 7.1, 7.2

MyStatLab HW – 8.1, 8.2

Week 13

Section 9.1, 9.2

Quiz – 8.1, 8.2

MyStatLabHW – 9.1, 9.2

Week 14

Section 10.1, 10.3

Review

Quiz 9.1, 9.2

MyStatLab HW – 10.1, 10.3

Week 15

Test 4 – Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10

Final Exam Review

Test – 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2, 9.1, 9.2, 10.1, 10.3

Finals – Week 16

Final Exam

 

 

 

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

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.  When possible, in-person proctored testing is preferred.  For in-person classes testing will occur during the designated class times.  For online classes in-person proctored testing may be required.  On site testing may be done in an NCTC testing center, at test locations provided by the math division, or at another authorized testing site.  If online testing is used students may be required to use a webcam while testing.  For online testing students will be required to scan and upload supporting documents.  Students may be asked to demonstrate knowledge/skills in a one-on-one conference if deemed necessary by the instructor. 

 

TENTATIVE TEST SCHEDULE

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.

Assessment name

Tentative Date

Test 1 

Monday of Week 4 Over Weeks 1-3 (Chapters 1-2)

Test 2 

Monday of Week 8 Over Weeks 4-7 (Chapters 3-4)

Test 3 

Monday of Week 11 Over Weeks 8-11 (Chapters 5-6)

Test 4

Monday of Week 15 Over Weeks 12-14 (Chapters 7-10)

Final Exam

Week of 5/10 – 5/15

 

 

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a 16-week course with a “W” is Monday, April 5, 2021.

 

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:

  1.  Zero on the assignment
  2. 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

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 as conditions 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 the spring 2021 semester, 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.

Covid_Related_Syllabi_Addendum_Spr21.pdf

Syllabus Addendum-Student Services Spring 2021.pdf