GENERAL COURSE SYLLABUS - MATH1342 - STATISTICAL METHODS Department: Mathematics and Engineering Discipline: Mathematics Course Number: Math 1342 Course Title: Statistical Methods Credit: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Prerequisites: College Algebra (Math1314), Math Analysis I (Math1324), or consent of instructor Available Formats: Conventional Campus: Levelland Campus and Reese Campus Textbook: N/A Supplies: Scientific calculator Course Description: This course is a study of the methods of analyzing data, statistical concepts and models, estimation, tests of significance, introduction to analysis of variance, linear regression, and correlation. Course Purpose/Rational/Goal: To provide a transferable course in the elements of statistical methods. Equal Opportunity: South Plains College strives to accommodate the individual needs of all students in order to enhance their opportunities for success in the context of a comprehensive community college setting. It is the policy of South Plains College to offer all educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, or age. Disability Statement: Students with disabilities, including but not limited to physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in this class should notify the Special Services Office early in the semester so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide acceptable documentation of his/her disability to the Special Services Coordinator. For more information, call or visit the Special Services Office in the Student Services Building, 894-9611 ext. 2529, 2530 Course Requirements: To maximize the potential to complete the course, a student should attend all class meetings, take notes, participate in class, complete all homework assignments, and demonstrate mastery (at least 70%) on all exams including the final examination. Course Evaluation: Please see the instructor’s course information sheet for specific items used in evaluating student performance. Attendance: Required, if you want to pass the class. Excessive absences (based on instructor) may result in an administrative withdrawal. The last day to withdraw is April 26th.INSTRUCTOR: Alan Worley Math & Engineering 114 Phone #: 894-9611 ext. 2645 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.southplainscollege.edu/math/worley Experience: 18 years Years of service at South Plains College: 13 years OFFICE HOURS: Monday/Wednesday: 10:30-11:00am; 2:145-2:45pm Tuesday/Thursday: 10:00-11:000am Friday: 9:00am – 12:00pm OR BY APPOINTMENT TEXTS AND MATERIALS: Elementary Statistics by Bluman (OPTIONAL) Scientific calculator, (REQUIRED) ** I recommend that you use a calculator with a graphing feature or TI-30XIIS, but any scientific calculator will do. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course and receiving a passing grade, the student will demonstrate mastery of the following concepts: 1. represent raw data using frequency distributions 2. represent raw data using polygons, ogives, histograms, and pie charts 3. calculate measures of central tendency, variation, and position for both grouped and ungrouped data and interpret in writing the significance and meaning of the calculations 4. calculate coefficients of variation and skewness and interpret in writing the significance of the calculations 5. calculate classical and empirical probabilities 6. apply binomial, Poisson, and normal distribution properties to calculate probabilities and interpret in writing the significance of the calculations 7. calculate mean, variance, and standard deviations of probability distributions and interpret in writing the significance of test results 8. evaluate a hypothesis testing situation to determine the appropriate test to be used 9. use parametric and non-parametric tests for hypothesis testing and interpret in writing the significance of test results 10. calculate simple and multiple linear regression equations and use equations to make predictions 11. calculate coefficients of correlation, determination, and non-determination and interpret in writing the significance of the calculations 12. use a computer statistics program and/or a statistical calculator to help with computations GRADING: There will be 4 major examinations. In-class assignments will be given without notice and will count as a daily grade (with participation). Late homework will be accepted, but you can only receive a maximum of 50% for any late work. If you have to miss a class, contact the instructor as soon as possible. Homework that is turned in by other classmates will result in a 0. Make-up exams will be given only for special reasons, and arrangements must be made with the instructor prior to the scheduled exam. In addition, make-up exams are significantly harder than the original exams. A: 90-100 3 Exams: 60% B: 80-89 Final Exam: 25% C: 70-79 Assignments: 15% D: 60-69 F: 0-59 FREEDOM: In the United States, you experience many freedoms. Two of these freedoms include: the freedom to succeed and the freedom to fail. Which one will you choose?Student Learning Outcomes/Competencies for SPRING, 2011 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Jan. 17 MLK Day Jan. 18 Intro. To Stats Jan. 19 Jan. 20 Graphs/Charts Jan. 21 Jan. 24 Jan. 25 Measures of Center Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Measures of Variation Jan. 28 Jan. 31 Feb. 1 Applications of Variation Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Exploratory Data Analysis Feb. 4 Feb. 7 Feb. 8 Review Feb. 9 Feb. 10 EXAM 1 Feb. 11 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Basic Probability Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Addition Complement Rule Feb. 18 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Multiplication Rule Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Binomial Rule Feb. 25 Feb. 28 Mar. 1 Discrete Prob. Dist. Mar. 2 Mar. 3 Review Mar. 4 Mar. 7 Mar. 8 EXAM 2 Mar. 9 Mar. 10 Standard Normal Distribution Mar. 11 Mar. 14 Spring Break Mar. 15 Spring Break Mar. 16 Spring Break Mar. 17 Spring Break Mar. 18 Spring Break Mar. 21 Mar. 22 Applications of Normal Dist. Mar. 23 Mar. 24 CAS Mar. 25 Mar. 28 Mar. 29 Central Limit Theorem Mar. 30 Mar. 31 Estimation Means Apr. 1 Apr. 4 Easter Holiday Apr. 5 Estimation Proportions Apr. 6 Apr. 7 REVIEW Apr. 8 Apr. 11 Apr. 12 EXAM