Syllabus for MATH 011 Elementary Statistics-81087-SG
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Course SyllabusCourse Description:An introduction to elementary probability and statistics, including the basic rules of probability, probabilitydistributions, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, estimation, correlation and regression analysisusing data from a variety of disciplines and appropriate technology.CRN:81087Number of Units:4Prerequisites:Grade of C or better in Math 104 or Math 112, or appropriate multiple measures placement.Co-requisites:NoneStudent Learning Outcomes:As a result of successful completion of this course, a student will beable to:1. Critically analyze statistical information presented in media, journals, etc.2. Convert data to statistical evidence and interpret the evidence.Course Content:1. Descriptive statistics.1. Organization and presentation of data.1. Construction and interpretation of frequency and relative frequency distributions.2. Graphical methods for presenting data and interpretation of these graphs.3. Elementary exploratory data analysis including construction and interpretation of stem-and-leaf displays and box-plots.2. Statistical measures for single variate data.1. Definition, computation, interpretation of measures of central tendency, and levels/scales ofmeasurement.2. Definition, computation, and interpretation of measures of variability.3. Definition, computation, and interpretation of measures of quartiles, deciles, and percentiles.12/16/24, 3:54 PMSyllabus for MATH 011 Elementary Statistics-81087-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378922/assignments/syllabus1/10
4. The "Empirical" rule.5. Optional: Chebyshev's Theorem3. Statistical measures for bivariate data including correlation and linear regression.1. Construction and interpretation of scatter plots.2. Definition, computation, and interpretation of measures of correlation.3. Definition, computation, and interpretation of least squares regression line.2. Introduction to probability.1. Definitions, examples, and applications of sample spaces and events.1. Simple events.2. Compound events.3. Mutually exclusive events.2. Rules of probability and their applications.1. The "Addition Rule" and the special case for mutually exclusive events.2. The "Multiplication Rule" and the special case for independent events.3. Conditional probability and independence.4. Random variables and expected value.5. Discrete random variables and distributions.1. Definition and interpretations of discrete probability.1. General discrete distributions.2. Binomial distributions.3. Optional: Other common discrete distributions including Poisson and hypergeometric.2. Computation and interpretation of mean and variance.6. Continuous random variables.1. Definition and interpretation of density functions.2. The Normal distribution.3. Optional: The Normal approximation to a binomial distribution and continuity corrections.7. Optional: Combinatorial methods and their application to probability.1. The basic counting principle.2. Combinations.3. Sampling.1. Comparison of different techniques of sampling.2. Definition, examples, and applications of sampling distribution.3. Central Limit theorem.1. Expected value of sample means.2. Standard error of the mean.4. Hypothesis testing.1. General ideas, misuses, Type I and Type II errors.2. Tests about the mean of a single population.1. Criteria for use.2. z-tests.12/16/24, 3:54 PMSyllabus for MATH 011 Elementary Statistics-81087-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378922/assignments/syllabus2/10
3. t-tests.3. Tests about the proportion within a single population.4. Tests about the differences in the means of two populations including t-tests.5. Paired differences tests.1. Criteria for use.6. Tests about the differences in the proportions within two or more populations.1. Chi-square tests.1. goodness-of-fit test.2. test for independence.3. Optional: tests about the variance.7. One Way Analysis of Variance8. Optional: Tests about the correlation coefficient and/or the slope of the regression equation.5. Estimation and confidence intervals.1. Types of estimators, their advantages and disadvantages.1. Point estimation.2. Interval estimation.2. Bias and unbiased estimators.3. Estimation and confidence intervals of a population mean.4. Estimation and confidence intervals of a population proportion.5. Estimation and confidence intervals of the difference in population means.6. Estimation and confidence intervals of the difference in population proportions.7. Optional: Estimation of the population correlation coefficient.8. Optional: Estimating the parameters of the least squares regression equation.Textbook & Required Materials:Students much purchase an access code for Connect Math and have access to a graphing calculator(preferably a TI-84 Plus). Because the e-text is included with the access required, it is not necessary topurchase a textbook as well.Important Notes:Any student needing accommodations should inform the instructor. Students with disabilities whomay need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact theDisabled Students Program (DSP(http://www.solano.edu/dsp/) ) early so that reasonableaccommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. All information will remain confidential.Academic dishonesty and plagiarism will result in a failing grade on the assignment. Using someoneelse's ideas or phrasing and representing those ideas or phrasing as our own, either on purpose orthrough carelessness, is a serious offense known as plagiarism. Please see the Solano12/16/24, 3:54 PMSyllabus for MATH 011 Elementary Statistics-81087-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378922/assignments/syllabus3/10
College handbook(http://www.solano.edu/student_service/1415/Student%20Rights%20Handbook_Rev%208-2014-sgl%20pgs-web%20copy.pdf) for policies regarding plagiarism, harassment, etc.See page 9 of thestudent handbook.(http://www.solano.edu/student_service/1415/Student%20Rights%20Handbook_Rev%208-2014-sgl%20pgs-web%20copy.pdf)Log-in and Participation PolicyAttendance for an online class involves logging in and completing your assignments. Many assignmentsyou will do on your own, but others will involve responding to other students discussion posts orquestions. In general, a weekly assignment list, or Module, will be posted every Tuesday. Each Modulewill contain multiple assignments with recommended due dates included for some of them. Allassignments for each Module must be completed and submitted prior to beginning the next Module.While most of this class is asynchronous, meaning it can be completed based on your schedule, thereare tests throughout the semester that must be taken during the specific hour(s) they are assigned. These include the chapter tests and the final examination for this course. These tests will all becompleted during the time officially assigned for this course, namely at an assigned time on Monday orWednesday between 11am to 12:50pm, and during the scheduled two hour final exam time for thiscourse which is Wednesday, December 16th from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Additionally, there may be onlinelectures or review presentations via Zoom, which will occur live during the normal class hours as well, ifoffered. An attempt will be made by the instructor to record and post any Zoom meeting, but in order to getthe most out of such a presentation it is preferable for students to attend the live presentation wheneverpossible.Instructor Initiated Contact PolicyThe instructor will post a weekly announcement to the class, as well as potentially more frequently astopics arise needing announcements. If there is a need, the instructor may also email the class, orindividual students, as necessary. The instructor will also post material covering the math content andassignments to complete. The content will be covered via a combination of posted text pages, readingassignments from the book, videos, discussion prompts, as well as potentially via presentations online,and through practice problems.Student Initiated Contact PolicyThere are two ways to easily reach the instructor for this course. The one you use should depend on thetopic of the communication.1. For content questions in this course, including both questions about how to solve a homeworkproblem or technological problems with the course, please post your questions to the Q and A Forumincluded in the weekly Module. It is likely that if you need help on a problem, or are having atechnological difficulty associated with this class, that someone else enrolled may either be having12/16/24, 3:54 PMSyllabus for MATH 011 Elementary Statistics-81087-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378922/assignments/syllabus4/10
the same issue or may have already solved the problem or difficulty and may be able to assist youonline via the Q and A Forum. The instructor will read and respond to posts put up on the Q and AForum each week, although it is also a good place for students to help each other with homework ortechnology problems they may be having. Feel free to both post questions and solutions on theseForums.2. For questions related to your grade or about anything specifically related to you personally, pleasefeel free to email me by using the "inbox" option on the blue Canvas menu to the left. I expect toreturn emails within 24-48 hours except on weekends or holidays, when it may take me a bit longer torespond. Student to Student Contact PolicyStudents will be communicating with the other students and with the instructor in this course. It is requiredthat these communications be polite, productive, and respectful. Please see the netiquette section of theonline training for this week for reference. Online insults are not tolerated in this course, as it is importantthat all students feel welcome to post questions safely and with the expectation that their input will berespected and that members of the class will support each other and the instructor in the online workenvironment. We are here to learn together and to support and encourage each other and be a resourcefor each other. It is truly magical when an online class develops it's own supportive community, and thisleads to increased learning and enjoyment for everyone.Class Workload ExpectationHow much time and work is required?Be prepared for about 9 hours of work per week in this course. A three unit "lecture" course, by virtue ofwhat is known as the Carnegie Unit(Links to an external site.)(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnegie_Unit_and_Student_Hour) , mathematically establishes a standardthe amount of work expected from a student (and the instructor) in a 18-week course. California state lawupholds this, see California Code of Regulations, Education Code, Title 5, Section 55002.5.(Linksto an external site.)(https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IF9AED87EA0534485B1921A5EED08BBC0?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default))Table shows calculation of number of hours per week to be spent on class.Type of UnitUnitsx Hours Per UnitTotal HoursLecture3x 18= 5412/16/24, 3:54 PMSyllabus for MATH 011 Elementary Statistics-81087-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378922/assignments/syllabus5/10
Table shows calculation of number of hours per week to be spent on class.Type of UnitUnitsx Hours Per UnitTotal Hours2 hours homework per hour of lecture3x 36= 108Hours of work per term= 162 hours of student work/ number of weeks= 18Hours of work per week= about 9Critical Dates and Course ScheduleCritical DatesTable shows critical semester dates for adding and dropping a class.Term:Fall 2020Last day to drop with a refund:28-AUG-2020Last day to add class:04-SEP-2020Last day to drop without a "W":04-SEP-2020Census Date:08-SEP-2020Last day to drop with a "W":30-OCT-2020Critical Dates For Section provide key registration deadlines related to adding and dropping this specificsection.12/16/24, 3:54 PMSyllabus for MATH 011 Elementary Statistics-81087-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378922/assignments/syllabus6/10
Table shows description terms and their definition.DescriptionKey InformationTermIndicates the term the CRN/section is assigned. Fall/Spring semesters are scheduled in 18-weeks and have associated full-term course deadlines.Summer sessions are scheduled in 6-weeks or 8-weeks and haveassociated short-term course deadlines.Last day to add a classIndicates the last date that the student may enroll in a section. Once the section begins, students may only enroll with instructor permissionwith an add code(Links to an external site.)(http://www.solano.edu/ar/registration_late.php) .Last day to drop with arefundIndicates the last date the student may drop the section and receive a refundon enrollment fee based on District policy.Last day to drop withouta "W"Indicates the last date the student may drop the section and receive neither agrade or "W" (withdrawal) on their academic records.Last day to drop with a"W"Indicates the last date the student may drop the section and receive a "W"(withdrawal) on their academic record. District policy limits a maximum ofthree (3) withdrawals for a course.Census DateIndicates the date that enrollment is reported by the District for the section forapportionment (State funding). Students must be enrolled no later than theday before Census.Important DatesNo classes September 5, 6, and 7 - Labor DayNo classes October 13 - Professional Development DayNo classes November 11 - Veterans DayNo class November 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29 - ThanksgivingLink to Academic Calendar for 2020-2021(Links to an external site.)(http://www.solano.edu/academic_affairs/1819/202021AcademicCalendarFinal.pdf)12/16/24, 3:54 PMSyllabus for MATH 011 Elementary Statistics-81087-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378922/assignments/syllabus7/10
Course ScheduleAug 17-Aug 24: Module 0 & Module 1Aug 24-Aug31: Module 2Aug 31-Sept 7: Module 3Sept 7-Sept 14: Module 4Sept 14-Sept 21: Module 5Sept 21-Sept 28: Module 6Sept 28-Oct 5: Module 7Oct 5-Oct 12: Module 8Oct 12-Oct 19: Module 9Oct 19-Oct 26: Module 10Oct 26-Nov 2: Module 11Nov 2-Nov 9: Module 12Nov 9-Nov 16: Module 13Nov 16-Nov 23: Module 14Nov 23-Nov 30: Module 15Nov 30-Dec 7: Module 16Dec 7-Dec 14: Module 17NOTE: Please keep in mind that some of the Modules have more than one part. For example, this weekthere is both a Module 1, Part A and a Module 1, Part B. To complete the Module, it is necessary tocomplete both parts.Grading StandardsCourse Grading ScaleThis table shows the course grading scaleScaleLetter Grade12/16/24, 3:54 PMSyllabus for MATH 011 Elementary Statistics-81087-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378922/assignments/syllabus8/10
100% - 90%A80% - 90%B70% - 80%C60% -70%D0% - 60%FCourse Grading WeightsThis table shows the course grading weightsAssignment Group% of GradeHomework (Including practiceproblems, other Module assignments,as well as required discussion postsand responses.)30%Quizzes (offered asynchronously andwith the option to retake as many timesas a student prefers during the week itis offered.)10%Chapter Tests (Timed tests give n onlyduring the specific hour offered in theModule during which it is completed.No make-up chapter tests will be given,but the lowest chapter test or onemissed chapter test score will bedropped.)30%Final Exam (Offered for two hours onlyon Wednesday, December 16th from10:30am to 12:30pm.) 30%12/16/24, 3:54 PMSyllabus for MATH 011 Elementary Statistics-81087-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378922/assignments/syllabus9/10
Course Summary:DateDetailsDueTotal100%Late Work PolicyEach Module must be completed within the week it is assigned. Modules are assigned on Tuesday andare due 7 days later. Also, if a chapter test or the final exam is included in a Module, then these tests mustbe completed exactly during the hour(s) assigned. Chapter tests and the final exam will only be offeredduring specific hours, but those hours will always be during the officially assigned class meeting time forthis course. No late work will be accepted without instructor approval usually including an officiallydocumented reason for late submission.Academic IntegrityComplete your own work. Cite sources and references accordingly. If you need assistance with citingyour sources, please ask for help. Do not cheat or participate in academic dishonesty. All suspectedviolations will be subject to a zero on the assignment and the appropriate disciplinary action. Pleasereference your Student Handbook(Links to an external site.)(http://www.solano.edu/student_service/handbook.php) for your Rights and Responsibilities.Inclusive Learning CommitmentYour success in this class is important to me. We all need accommodations because we all learndifferently. If there are aspects of this course that prevent you from learning or exclude you, please let meknow as soon as possible. Together we’ll develop strategies to meet both your needs and therequirements of the course.You are encouraged to visitDisabilities Services Program(Links to an external site.)(http://www.solano.edu/dsp/) to determine how you could improve your learning as well. If you needofficial accommodations, you have a right to have these met. There are also a range of resources oncampus, including the Academic Success & Tutoring Center (Links to an external site.)(http://www.solano.edu/academic_success_center/) .12/16/24, 3:54 PMSyllabus for MATH 011 Elementary Statistics-81087-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378922/assignments/syllabus10/10