1 STA2023 Statistical Methods Wei Zhao 11-2010 MDC VC ONLINE COURSE SYLLABUS STA2023 Statistical Methods A syllabus is: A contract between students and instructors Written communication on what the course is about, its purpose and content, and requirements for success Written documentation of course policies Course Information Course ID: STA 2023 Reference Number: xxxxxxx Credits: 3 Term: Xxx xxxx-xx: xx/xx/xxxx – xx/xx/xxxx Instructor Information Name: Wei Zhao Email: Website: ANGEL's internal email required [email protected] (subject: STA2023 ref#xxxxxxx) only if you are experiencing technical difficulties and cannot access the course http://faculty.mdc.edu/wzhao/ Phone: 305-259-8245 only when you don’t have e-mail access Virtual Office Hours: Tue 8:00 – 9:00PM, please make an appointment by e-mail in advance with the questions you want to ask Campus Office Hours: NA Response Policy: I check into ANGEL daily on weekdays, so I will get back to you within 24 - 48 hours within business days. Course Description2 STA2023 Statistical Methods Wei Zhao 11-2010 To provide the student with a foundation of knowledge in this important area of applied mathematics. Prerequisites MAC 1105 "College Algebra" or suitable placement score Miami Dade College Learning Outcomes This course addresses the following MDC learning outcomes: Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data. Solve problems using critical and creative thinking and scientific reasoning. Formulate strategies to locate, evaluate, and apply information. Use computer and emerging technologies effectively. Course Competencies Competency 1: The student will be able to demonstrate, basic knowledge of statistical terms. Competency 2: The student will be able to describe, explore and compare data by: a. Constructing and interpreting frequency tables and graphs such as bar graphs, pie charts and stem and leaf plot. b. Computing and interpreting the measures of centrality: the mean, median, mode and midrange. c. Computing and interpreting the measures of dispersion: The range, variance and standard deviation. Competency 3: The student will be able to apply the measures of3 STA2023 Statistical Methods Wei Zhao 11-2010 position by: a. Computing z-scores. b. Applying the Empirical Rule to the Normal Distribution. c. Applying the Chebyshev’s Rule to the Non-Normal (or unknown) Distributions. Competency 4: The student will be able to apply the counting principles by: a. Defining the Fundamental Counting Principle. b. Computing the possible outcomes of compound events. c. Computing Combinations and Permutations. Competency 5: The student will have a working knowledge of basic probability theory, including being able to: a. Describe a sample space and an event. b. Calculate probabilities of simple, compound and conditional events. Competency 6: With respect to random variables, the student will be able to: a. Distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables. b. Construct a probability distribution for a discrete random variable and be able to compute its mean and standard deviation. c. Compute probabilities for random variables having a binomial distribution. d. Compute probabilities for random variables having a normal distribution. e. Apply the Central Limit Theorem. f. Approximate the Binomial Probability using the Normal Distribution Competency 7: The student will be able to construct confidence intervals, relative to: a. A single mean with population standard deviation known and unknown. b. A single proportion. c. The difference between two means. Competency 8: The student will be able to apply hypothesis test4 STA2023 Statistical Methods Wei Zhao 11-2010 procedures by: a. Identifying Type I and Type II errors. b. Identifying and interpreting p-values. c. Testing a single mean for large or small samples. d. Testing the difference between two means. e. Testing a single proportion. Required Textbook and Materials You are required to purchase access to MyMathLab. When you purchase access to MyMathLab, you will be able to access the textbook (Elementary Statistics, 11th edition, Mario Triola, Pearson/Addison Wesley) online. Purchasing the textbook for this course is optional. If you want to purchase the textbook, you will need to purchase a new copy which will give your access to MyMathLab. When you log into MyMathLab, you will find the complete textbook online, along with videotapes and homework tutorial assignments. When you have your access code, go to www.coursecompass.com and click register. Follow the instructions to register into MyMathLab. When completing the registration, they will ask you for the COURSE ID. The Course ID is xxxxxxxxx. Optional Materials Elementary Statistics. 11th edition, Mario Triola, Pearson/ Addison Wesley 2010, 0 - 321 - 570898. Note: Purchasing the textbook for this course is optional. If you want to purchase the textbook, you will need to purchase a new copy which will give your access to MyMathLab. Technology Requirements Please refer to the ANGEL Requirements and Plug in Information at the Virtual College website. Internet Explorer is the recommended browser and headsets/microphone are needed for participation in web conferencing activities through Elluminate; webcam is optional. In5 STA2023 Statistical Methods Wei Zhao 11-2010 addition, Microsoft Office applications such a Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are standard for Virtual College courses. Due to the necessity of technology in Virtual College Courses, you must have a backup plan for using an alternative computer with internet access in case of problems with your personal computer. If you live in the South Florida area, you may use the computer courtyards located on MDC campuses. If you have a technology problem that affects your ability to access your online course, please notify your instructor immediately. If you can access other internet sites but cannot access your online course, you need to contact the Virtual College Help Desk at 305-237-3800 to seek assistance. If you have no internet access at all, it is not a Virtual College / online course issue. Please be aware that the Virtual College's Help Desk does not