Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus

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1 Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus Course Information: Course Prefix/Number: STA 2023 Course Title: Elementary Statistics I CRN: 10211, Credit Hours: 3 Semester: Fall 2018 Class Days, Location, Time: Online with required on- testing Course Description: This course introduces the student to topics including measures of central tendency and spread, probability, random variables, binomial and normal probability distributions, confidence interval estimation, small sample inferences, and hypothesis testing. Other topics include correlation, simple linear regression, and an introduction to nonparametric statistics. Instructor Information: Name: Professor Karen Hogans hogansk@lssc.edu Office Hours: By appointment Vital Communication Information: Sending a private message using the MESSAGES (Inbox) tool in Canvas is always the most secure method of contacting your Instructor. Please remember that any phone contact with your Instructor should be of a professional nature. Please always leave a clear, concise, but detailed message with your contact and class information. Always follow up a phone call with a written account via Canvas Message or . Check course announcements and your Lakehawk account daily to stay abreast of course expectations. You can expect a response from me within 24 hours Monday through Thursday, and by the next business day Friday through Sunday and holidays. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Prerequisites: C or higher in MAC 1105 or MFG 1106 or appropriate placement score Co-requisites: None

2 Textbook & Other Course Materials: REQUIRED: My Stat Lab access code Elementary Statistics (MyStatLabEtext Stand Alone Acc) Edition: 13 th ; Author: Triola ISBN: ; Copyright Year: 2018; Publisher: Pearson Education OPTIONAL: Hardcopy textbook Elementary Statistics Edition: 13 th ; Author: Triola ;ISBN: ; Copyright Year: 2018 Publisher: Pearson Technology Requirements: A calculator is required. You will have a choice between a TI 84 (recommended) and TI 30XS MultiView during on- testing, provided by the testing proctor. Your course will be delivered through Canvas and My Stat Lab. You will register in My Stat Lab when you complete the Getting Started activities in Canvas. Please see the LSSC Lakehawk Page for information on how to obtain Microsoft Office 365 as an LSSC Student. A high-speed internet connection is recommended. Student Learning Outcomes: The following outcomes will be assessed in this course. An outcome is defined as something students take with them beyond this course. After successful completion of this course, the student will: 1 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of designing a study. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of descriptive statistics through performing and interpreting calculations, 3. Organize raw data, and create graphs and tables to display information, with and without the use of appropriate technology. 4. Make sound inferences about a population based on procedures performed on sample data. 5. Use appropriate formulas and/or tables to determine the probability of events occurring using basic probability rules, the binomial probability distribution, and the normal probability distribution. Course Objectives: Development of fundamental statistical methods including applications to business, social sciences, physical sciences, and engineering sciences. Institutional Policies & Procedures: Academic Integrity: The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. See college catalog for complete statement.

3 Important Information for Students with Disabilities: Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any. An appointment can be made by calling and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at Disability Services. Privacy Policy (FERPA): The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student s education records. In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the Admissions/Registrar s Office. Zero-Tolerance for Violence Statement: Lake-Sumter State College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in College Board Rule Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board Rule Attendance/Withdrawal Policies: Institutional Information: Once the Add/Drop period passes, students deciding to discontinue class attendance and/or online participation have the responsibility for formal withdrawal by the withdrawal deadline. Withdrawal Deadline: Monday, October 29, 2018 Instructor Policies: If you are caught cheating, you will either fail the assignment/test/quiz or fail the course, at the discretion of the instructor. No warning will be given. Late Work/Extensions: All graded discussions, quizzes, and tests/exams must be completed by the specified due dates on the syllabus course calendar; homework stays open and accessible throughout the semester. Due date extensions will not be automatically granted. You must have a valid reason for the extension and be prepared to provide supporting documentation to justify the accommodation. Work not submitted as expected will receive a zero (0) grade. Classroom Etiquette: You are expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner during any on-site visits, during virtual interactions with the professor and/or your classmates, and when posting to the discussion board. If you post or reply inappropriately to online discussions, you will receive a zero for the assignment.

4 Grading Information: Grading Scale: A % B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F 59% and below Rely only on the course average available in the My Stat Lab Gradebook to reflect your most accurate course grade. Methods of Evaluation: Your grade is based on four components: tests, quizzes and discussions, homework, and a cumulative final exam. Assignment Overview & Grade Breakdown: Category Description Points or % On-site proctored Tests average Quizzes and discussions average Homework average Tests will be taken in a proctored setting at one of LSSC s Learning Centers either on the computer, in paper form, or a mixture of computer and paper. You will need to make an appointment to take your five, equally weighted, on-site tests within the designated week; appointments available most weeks Monday-Saturday. Plan ahead and schedule your test accordingly (more information will be made available in Canvas). Since you are making an appointment to take your test, make-up test requests will not be readily approved. You must have a valid reason for missing your testing appointment and be prepared to provide supporting documentation to justify the accommodation. The two graded discussions (available in Canvas) and nine graded Chapter quizzes (available in My Stat Lab) are equally-weighted, count in the quiz average, and must be completed by the specified due dates on the syllabus course calendar. You will be permitted two attempts per Chapter quiz, with the highest grade counted as a part of your quiz average. Your one lowest grade in this category will be dropped at the end of the semester. Twenty-four (24), equally-weighted, homework assignments will be delivered via My Stat Lab. Homework stays open and accessible throughout the semester. MML homework problems may be completed an unlimited number of times but must be completed correctly at least once for credit. The twenty-four (24) Learn units accompanying the homework assignments contain instructional materials and do not count toward your grade. 65% 10% 10%

5 Category Description Points or % Final Exam grade The final exam will be delivered on during your appointment time. If your final exam score is higher than your lowest test score, then your final exam score will replace your lowest test score, provided your semester homework average is at least 90%. 15% Total 100% Use this formula to calculate your grade: (HW average) *.10+(Quiz average) *.10+(Test average) *.65+(Final Exam grade) *.15 = overall course grade You may view your current course grade in the My Stat Lab grade book, accessible via the My Lab and Mastering link in Canvas.

6 Course Calendar: Week Begins Ends Objectives & Reading Assignments Items Due 1 Aug 20 Aug 26 Complete Start Here in Canvas Post Discussion 1: Introduction Bio in Canvas Study Sections Complete Homework 1.1,1.2, 1.3 Take Quiz Chapter 1 (covers ) 2 Aug 27 Sept 2 Schedule Test 1 Study Sections Complete Homework 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 Take Quiz Chapter 2 (covers ) Complete Optional Practice Test 1 3 Sept 3 Sept 9 TEST WEEK (Sections , ) Take Test 1 at your scheduled time on Study Section 3.1 Complete Homework Sept 10 Sept 16 Study Sections 3.2, 3.3 Complete Homework 3.2, 3.3 Take Quiz Chapter 3 (covers ) 5 Sept 17 Sept 23 Schedule Test 2 Study Sections 10.1, 10.2 Complete Homework 10.1, 10.2 Take Quiz Chapter 10 (covers 10.1, 10.2) Complete Optional Practice Test 2 6 Sept 24 Sept 30 TEST WEEK (Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 10.1, 10.2) Take Test 2 at your scheduled time on Study Section 4.1 Complete Homework Oct 1 Oct 7 Study Sections 4.2, 4.3 Complete Homework 4.2, 4.3 Take Quiz Chapter 4 (covers ) Post Discussion 2 in Canvas 8 Oct 8 Oct 14 Schedule Test 3 Study Sections 5.1, 5.2 Complete Homework 5.1, 5.2 Take Quiz Chapter 5 (covers ) Complete Practice Test 3 Introduction Bio (0.09%) Homework 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 (0.42% each) Quiz Chapter 1 (1%) Homework 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 (0.42% each) Quiz Chapter 2 (0.09%) Optional Practice Test 1 (not Take Test 1 on (13%) Sunday, 11:59 pm: Homework 3.1 (0.42% each) Homework 3.3, 3.4 (0.42% each) Quiz Chapter 3 (0.09%) Homework 10.1, 10.2 (0.42% each) Quiz Chapter 10 (0.09%) Optional Practice Test 2 (not Take Test 2 on (13%) Sunday, 11:59 pm Homework 4.1 (0.42% each) Homework 4.2, 4.3 (0.42% each) Quiz Chapter 4 (0.09%) Discussion 2 (1%) Homework 5.1, 5.2 (0.42% each) Quiz Chapter 5 (0.09%)

7 Week Begins Ends Objectives & Reading Assignments Items Due 9 Oct 15 Oct 21 TEST WEEK (Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2) Take Test 3 at your scheduled time on Study Section 6.1 Complete Homework Oct 22 Oct 28 Study Sections 6.2, 6.4 Complete Homework 6.2, 6.4 Take Quiz Chapter 6 (covers 6.1, 6.2, 6.4) 11 Oct 29 Nov 4 Schedule Test 4 Sections 7.1, 7.2 Complete Homework 7.1, 7.2 Take Quiz Chapter 7 (covers 7.1, 7.2) Complete Practice Test 4 12 Nov 5 Nov 11 TEST WEEK (Sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2) Take Test 4 at your scheduled time on 13 Nov 12 Nov 18 Study Section 8.1 Complete Homework 8.1 Optional Practice Test 3 (not Take Test 3 on (13%) Sunday, 11:59 pm: Homework 6.1 (0.42% each) Homework 6.2, 6.4 (0.42% each) Quiz Chapter 6 (0.09%) Homework 7.1, 7.2 (0.42% each) Quiz Chapter 7 (0.09%) Optional Practice Test 4 (not Take Test 4 on (13%) Sunday, 11:59 pm Homework 8.1 (0.42% each) 14 Nov 19 Nov 25 Study Sections 8.2, 8.3 Complete Homework 8.2, 8.3 Take Quiz Chapter 8 (covers ) Complete Practice Test 5 Start Final Exam Review 15 Nov 26 Dec 2 TEST WEEK (Sections 8.1, 8.2, 8.3) Take Test 5 at your scheduled time on Complete the Final Exam Review Final Exam Dec 3 Dec 8 Take the Final Exam at your scheduled time on Homework 8.2, 8.3 (0.42% each) Quiz Chapter 8 (0.09%) Optional Practice Test 5 (not Take Test 5 on (13%) Final Exam Review (not counted in grade) Final Exam on (15%) Syllabus Disclaimer: Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter State College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the student.

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