Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus. CRN: Credit: 3 Term: Summer South Lake Campus. Bldg 2-101

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1 Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus Course / Prefix Number STA 2023 Course Title: Elementary Statistics I CRN: Credit: 3 Term: Summer 2013 Course Catalog Description: Instructor: Prerequisites: Textbook and Other Course Materials: 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. Catherine Slack, Ed.D. Office Location: South Lake Campus Bldg Contact Information: Office Hours: SlackC@lssc.edu By appointment only C or higher in MAC 1105 or MGF 1106 or appropriate placement score Online registration is required through to access the My Math Lab portion of this course. You will need an access code to register which may be purchased from the book store on campus or directly on the site. The My Lab course ID for this course slack Use your Laker Mail address when registering for the course. If you have not activated your Laker Mail account, go to the LSSC homepage and follow the instructions. The print version of the text is optional (there is an ebook available in My Math Lab): Elementary Statistics, Triola, Addison Wesley, 2010, 11 th edition All students are required to use Laker Mail for official college communications. See the college webpage for instructions on activating Laker Mail. Technology and Online Computer Access Requirements: Course Objectives: (what the course will do) Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessed in this Course: MyLab online access code required. See the Textbook and Other Course Materials section of this syllabus for more details. A calculator is required (recommend TI-30XS Multi View, TI 83 or TI 84 graphing calculator). Development of fundamental statistical methods including applications to business, social sciences, physical sciences, and engineering sciences. 1. The student will understand the basic principles of designing a study. 2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of descriptive statistics through performing and interpreting calculations, organizing raw data, and creating graphs and tables to display information, with and without the use of appropriate technology. 3. The student will be able to make sound inferences about a population based on procedures performed on sample data. 1

2 (what the students take with them beyond this course) Academic Integrity: Important Information for Students with Disabilities: Privacy Policy (FERPA): Attendance/Withdrawal Policies: 4. The student will 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. 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.) 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 campus. An appointment can be made by calling and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at then go to Quick Links and click on Disability Services. 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. Regular attendance is essential to learn the material and succeed in this course. If you must miss class, you should contact a fellow student to find out what was covered, copy notes, etc. because you are responsible for what was covered. If you wish to withdraw from the course, it is your responsibility to go to the Admissions Office and do so officially, or you will receive your calculated course grade. Withdrawal Deadline: The deadline for withdrawing from this course this semester is Wednesday, July 10, Your grade is based on four components: in class tests, online quizzes, online homework, and a final exam. Make-up tests will be given at the discretion of the instructor. You must have my permission to take a make-up test BEFORE the test is given to your class. Call or me prior to the test date and GET A RESPONSE from me before you make plans to take a make-up test. I may ask you to supply supporting documentation (such as a doctor s note) to justify the accommodation. Methods of Evaluation: NO make-up quizzes or homework will be allowed. Quizzes will be administered through MyLab and must be completed by the due date & time. The lowest quiz score will be dropped and your remaining quizzes will be averaged for your quiz grade. ONLINE homework: A portion of your grade will be earned through the completion of online homework. This homework is assigned in MyLab and must be completed by the due date. See the Textbook and Other Course Materials section of this syllabus for more details. Your grade for the course is determined as follows: Tests 60% Online Quizzes 10% Online Homework 10% Final Exam 20% 2

3 Grading Scale: Course Calendar: A = 90% or higher B = 80% - 89% C = 70% - 79% D = 60% - 69% F = Below 60% More detailed information can be found in the tentative schedule listed on the last page. Classroom Rules and Policies: All answers must be in simplified form. For example, all fractions must be reduced. Other specifications will be made in class. If you are disruptive, then I will ask you to leave and you will be counted as absent. Turn off all cell phone ringers and other non-required electronic devices (i.e. laptop, ipod, mp3, blackberry, etc) before class. Students using unauthorized electronic devices during class will be asked to leave and counted as absent. If you are late and I am giving a test, then you have only the remaining class time to complete the test, as do the students who were on time. 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. Your Expectations of Me: I will treat you with courtesy and respect. I will respond to your telephone calls and s within a reasonable period of time. I will be prepared for class. I will return papers within a reasonable period of time. I will do my best to help you prepare for future classes. I will model proper presentation and problem-solving techniques. I will model high standards of academic honesty and integrity My Expectations of You: You will treat me and your classmates with courtesy and respect. You will come to class prepared having completed the appropriate assignment. You will contact me if you have questions or if you don t understand something. You will do your best to master this material and to submit work that you are proud to put your name on. You will display high standards of academic honesty and integrity. You are expected to participate in class. Violence Statement: Syllabus Disclaimer: 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 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. 3

4 Optional HOMEWORK FROM TEXTBOOK These problems are optional and may be completed in addition to the assigned problems in My Stat Lab in order to reinforce the concepts in each section. Section Section Section 1.1 Read 2.1 Read 3.1 Read , 7 14 all, odd all, 9 17 odd odd odd odd 3.3 7, 9, 12, 15, 17, 21, odd , 9 10, odd odd odd 4.1 Read 5.1 Read 6.1 Read odd odd odd odd odd odd odd odd odd odd 7.1 Read 8.1 Read 10.1 Read odd odd odd odd odd odd odd odd odd 4

5 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Mon, May 6 No Class Wed, May 8 1.2, 1.3 Mon, June Wed, June , 6.5 Mon, May , 1.5 Wed, May , 2.3 Mon, July 1 Test #3(chapters 5 and 6) Wed, July Mon, May Wed, May 22 Test #1(chapters 1 and 2) Mon, July Wed, July , LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW Mon, May 28 Wed, May , 3.3 No Class Memorial Day Mon, July 15 Test #4(chapter 7) Wed, July Mon, June 3 3.4, 4.2 Wed, June 5 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 Mon, July , 8.4 Wed, July , 8.5 Mon, June , 4.5 Wed, June 12 Test #2(chapters 3 and 4) Mon, July 29 Test #5(chapter 8) Wed, July , 10.3 Mon, June , 5.3 Wed, June , 6.2 Mon, Aug 5 Review for Final Exam Wed, Aug 7 Final Exam (4:30 6:25) 5

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