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COURSE SYLLABUS

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

 

Course title:  Elementary Statistical Methods

Course prefix, number, and section number:  MATH 1342 0352

Semester/Year of course: Spring 2026

Semester start and end dates: 1/12/2026 – 5/9/2026 (16-week)

Modality: Asynchronous online

Class meeting location, days, and times:  no required class meetings

Support course (if needed):  NCBM 0142 0352 - no required class meetings

Semester credit hours:  3 (Lecture hours: 48)

 

Course description:  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 prerequisites:  Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Elementary Statistics; or equivalent

 

Name of instructor:  Cammy Boaz

Office location:  Bowie Campus, room 116

Telephone number:  (940) 872-4002

Email address:  cboaz@nctc.edu

 

Required course materials:

Included in Lion Book Bundle 

MyLab Statistics (e-text included in MyLab Statistics)

 

Not included in Lion Book Bundle

• Course approved Calculators, REQUIRED:
  • Scientific calculator: TI-36X Pro or
  • Graphing calculator: TI 83-84 calculator (either option is acceptable).             NOTE: Phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.
• Operational computer connected to dependable internet service.  Technology is required to complete graded coursework. 
• Browser requirements (with recent updates): Edge or Chrome. 
• Built-in or connected Web-cam needed if connecting via WebEx.

 

Optional course materials:  Fundamentals of Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data 6^th edition, Michael Sullivan III, 2022, Pearson

 

Purchasing Course Materials

Starting in Spring 2026 NCTC is partnering with Barnes & Noble College (BNC) to make purchasing course materials easy and affordable.  When students register for classes, they are automatically opted in to the Lion Book Bundle which will provide students first day access to course materials.  In this program students are charged $24 per credit hour ($72 for a 3-hour class) as a fee on their NCTC student account. (These are labeled as “Book Fees” on NCTC invoice). Students may choose to opt out of this program, but would then be expected to purchase needed class materials on their own. If opting out, students would receive a refund on their NCTC student account. Students may choose to opt out starting one month prior to classes beginning through the first week of class. Students might benefit from opting out if they are enrolled in classes that use OER (free course materials).  Note: The Lion Book Bundle applies to all classes a student is registered for in a given semester (both 16-week and 8-week). A student must either opt in or out for all classes—not each class individually.  If you want to take advantage of the Lion Book Bundle, no action is needed as students are automatically opted in.  If you would like to opt out of the program, you must go to the Opt-out page (click link below).

Click here for more information: Lion Book Bundle information

 

ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION

 

Communication is key to establishing a good academic association.  For this course, the preferred academic communication tool is utilizing the NCTC Student email system or the Canvas Inbox.  Any communication sent using personal email will be redirected to the school email account or Canvas Inbox.  When addressing your instructor, please include your course section, your first and last name, and a detailed description of your concern.  The more information you provide in the initial communication will result in a better understanding of your concern and ultimately an improved response or resolution to your concern.

 

STUDENT HOURS (OFFICE HOURS)

Each week instructors have time set aside to meet with students outside of class. (Traditionally these times are called “office hours”.) This is a time when a student may ask questions regarding the class, or discuss a particular problem/topic with an instructor one-on-one.  Student hours may be held in-person or online.  See below for instructions on where/when/how instructors will offer student hours in this class.

 

1-on-1 Online Tutoring hours: We will be utilizing the Webex Office Hour tool for students to schedule appointments for online meetings via Webex.  Appointments for virtual meetings can be made by clicking the Cisco Webex Link in Canvas and selecting the “Office Hours” option at the top.  Please make appointments at least one day in advance. If you need to re-schedule or cancel, please do so in advance of your appointment time.

 

Monday:              11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (WebEx appointment required)

Tuesday:              7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (WebEx appointment required)               

Wednesday:        11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (WebEx appointment required)     

• The student will receive a confirmation email (check your NCTC Student email account) containing the required WebEx meeting link for the designated date and time. Save and utilize this link to join the instructor at the requested date and time. Students can cancel and/or reschedule an appointment by contacting the instructor prior to the scheduled appointment.

 

Other ways to communicate with the instructor:

Asking Questions using Email/Canvas Inbox messaging/Access Pearson “Ask the Instructor”: Students are always welcome to communicate their questions or concerns using their preferred Lion Pride student Email account. Students may also send questions using the Pearson ‘Ask the Instructor’ option available in each homework component. To be most beneficial and timely in forming a response to you, students are expected to clearly identify themselves, the course, and use professional communication skills when posing a question.  I do require students to send their written work when asking questions about any course content so that I can better understand where the processes used may be causing an issue. 

 

MATH TUTORING LAB

 

Students who need help with any math class can visit the NCTC Mathematics Lab to receive assistance.  There are math tutors available on most campuses and online.  This service is free for all students enrolled in an NCTC math class. For on-campus tutoring no appointment is needed. For online tutoring, go to UpSwing tutoring in OneLogin to make an appointment.
Tutor schedules and more information: www.nctc.edu/math-lab.

 

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

 

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

 

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

 

PEARSON Homework                                                             10%

PEARSON Practice Quizzes                                                     10%

Weekly Check-Ins posted in Canvas                                       15%

Attendance assignments posted in Canvas                             5%

UNIT Exams (3)                                                                       45%

Final Exam (1) *                                                                      15%

 

Final grade scale:  90 – 100% = A;  80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C;  60 – 69% = D;  Below 60% = F

*The final exam is a departmental comprehensive exam and must be taken by all students. The final exam score, if better, may also be used to override the lowest unit exam score. There is no exemption/replacement/override for the final exam score. 

 

GRADING POLICY

 

Attendance for Spring 2026 Math 1342 Elementary Statistics:

There will be a weekly attendance assignment in Canvas to capture your activity in the Canvas course.  If you miss the due date of the assignment, no credit will be earned for attendance that week.  Attendance accounts for 5% of your course grade. This assignment will not be accepted late.

 

CANVAS ASSIGNMENTS prepared by the Instructor

Weekly Check-Ins: These assignments can be found in our Canvas course in Modules labeled: Weekly Check-Ins.  Weekly Check-Ins highlight specific content that needs to be mastered prior to testing.  Students will be required to show work for each question and submit that written work by uploading a document in Canvas for grading. These assignments are available each week on Sunday and close for grading on Thursday of that same week.  Late submissions will be accepted until Saturday of that week but will have a 10% penalty applied. No submissions are accepted beyond Saturday of that week for any reason.  Weekly Check-Ins are also used to track participation in this course.  Feedback is posted in the Canvas grade book upon grading.

 

ACCESS PEARSON Assignments (MyLab Statistics)

Pearson Homework: All homework will be completed online using ACCESS PEARSON following the scheduled due dates.  You will have unlimited attempts to maximize your score by the assigned due date.

• Feedback and grading: Pearson auto-grades from the moment you open an assignment.  Pearson provides feedback of progress after each question is attempted.

 

Pearson Quizzes: All quiz assignments will be completed online using ACCESS PEARSON following the scheduled due dates.  You will have three (3) attempts to maximize your score by the assigned due date. The highest score will be recorded.

• Feedback and grading: Pearson auto-grades once a quiz has been completed.  Pearson provides feedback while reviewing the scored quiz.

 

Late Pearson Homework/Quizzes policy:  Due dates on homework/quizzes will not be extended but students can continue to improve assignments after the due date for a 10% penalty. Last day to enhance scores in Pearson assignments is Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

 

TESTING POLICY

 

*In-person, proctored testing is mandatory for each of the exams (4) in this course.  An appointment with the NCTC testing center location of your choice is required. 

 

Unit Exams & Final Exam:  All exams are printed on paper and will be completed ‘In-person’ and proctored by the NCTC Testing Center or an Instructor approved peer educator.  Students will be provided with instructions on how and when to schedule a testing appointment with the NCTC Campus Testing Center location of your choice.  This is a requirement of every mathematics course.  No online testing is offered for any reason.  Students are required to provide their own course approved calculator (TI-36X Pro or TI 83/84) for testing.  Students must provide a valid Driver’s License or valid Passport as proof of identity at check-in to the NCTC Testing centers. Length of Testing: Exam time lengths will not exceed 2 hours.  Each exam will be presented on paper and requires students to show detailed work to prove their understanding of the content.

 

TENTATIVE TESTING SCHEDULE for Spring 2026

Exam 1                 Week 4 … Tuesday February 3 – Thursday February 5

Exam 2                 Week 8 … Tuesday March 3 – Thursday March 5

Exam 3                 Week 12 … Tuesday April 7 – Thursday April 9

Final Exam          Week 16 … Monday May 4 – Thursday May 7

 

MEMORY ENHANCER for testing: Students will be encouraged to create a single page memory enhancer for each exam. Details about the memory enhancer:

• (1) 8.5x11 sheet of paper (front & back)
• must be prepared in the student's own handwriting -- no typed, copy/paste information allowed.
• Include vocabulary, notation, definitions, formulas, step-by-step instructions, calculator instructions, interpretation statements -- all without specific examples!
• NO worked out examples from notes/homework/quizzes can be included - this will be considered cheating!  Violations may result in a zero for the exam.

 

Exam Alternate testing site:

If you are not within a reasonable distance to a NCTC campus, please communicate with your instructor during the first week of class.  It is the student’s responsibility to find a local 2-year community college or 4-year university with a testing center that will agree to proctor your exams in-person.  The instructor will need at least two weeks to go through a verification process with the institution the student has identified as a preferred alternate location for testing.  Students are also responsible for any additional charges required by the alternate testing site. 

Provide the instructor with the following information for verification: Institution name, campus location, Institution’s testing center contact person, phone number, email address, and any additional information provided by the testing center when you contact them.

 

Testing Feedback: Exams will be graded and scanned to the Canvas grade book within one week of the last day of testing.  Students have 48 hours, following the posting of exam scores, to raise questions or concerns about grading.  After the 48-hours have expired, students can no longer contest an exam grade. There will be no feedback or returned exam material provided for the final exam.

 

Missed Testing policy: There will be no late testing after the testing window closes. If you are aware of a necessary absence, please plan with your instructor to test early. This applies to all exams. Any missed exams will earn a score of zero.  Make-up testing or re-takes are not offered for any reason.  *The final exam is a departmental comprehensive statistics exam and must be taken by all students or a zero will be recorded. The final exam score, if better, may also be used to override the lowest unit exam score. There is no exemption/replacement/override for the final exam score. 

 

Course Grade Book: The grade book in Canvas is the official record keeper of this course. 

 

 

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

COURSE POLICIES

 

Academic Integrity Policy: 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 Code of Conduct” for more details.  

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

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

 

Canvas Access: All students must have complete access to Canvas and other online course materials for the entire semester. It is the student’s responsibility to have access to the internet, as well as all needed programs to complete both in-person and online courses.  Students are not to give any other person access to his/her Canvas or online course platforms. Students can be removed from the course immediately upon violating this rule.  Once a student his given another person access to his/her Canvas account, the credibility of any work completed becomes questionable.

 

Attendance Policy:  Regular attendance is expected and necessary for student success in this course. For more information on attendance regulations please see the NCTC Catalog.  (Attendance Regulations – NCTC Catalog)

 

Attendance for Spring 2026 Math 1342 Elementary Statistics:

There will be a weekly attendance assignment in Canvas to capture your activity in the Canvas course.  If you miss the due date of the assignment, no credit will be earned for attendance that week.  Attendance accounts for 5% of your course grade. This assignment will not be accepted late.

 

Withdrawal Policy: A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

 

Last day to withdraw from a 16-week Spring 2026 course with a “W” is: Monday, March 30, 2026

 

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.

 

Core Objectives:

 

X          Critical Thinking

X          Communication

X          Empirical and Quantitative

Teamwork

Personal Responsibility

Social Responsibility

 

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