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1 Pierce College at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Course Syllabus Course dates: 4/2/18 6/1/18 COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Statistics ABBREVIATION: Math&146 CREDIT HOURS: 5 INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS: 50 INSTRUCTOR: Kathleen Eastman INSTRUCTOR INTRODUCTION: I earned my Bachelor s Degree in Education with in an emphasis in Mathematics from Pacific Lutheran University in 1998 and my Master s Degree in Technology in Education from the University of Washington Tacoma in I also hold a Master s Degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington. I taught math for the Tacoma School District from 1999 to I am currently teaching mathematics for the Steilacoom Historical School District. I have taught Mathematics for Pierce College since COMMUNICATIONS: All course communications will be through the Canvas course inbox. PREREQUISITE: Math 096 or Math 098 or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0 or placement test score above Math 098. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Introduction to the analysis of data using descriptive statistics, probability, and inferential statistics. Topics include: data collection methods; measures of center and variation; graphical presentation of data; probability; binomial and normal distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis tests of one and two parameters, using the normal, Student-t, and chi-square distributions; linear correlation and regression. REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS: Elementary Statistics, Twelfth Edition, Triola, Mario F., Pearson Addison Wesley, Boston, COURSE GUIDANCE: 1. Online Elements: Portions of this course will be available online, in Canvas. 2. Course Expectations: As a student, you can expect that I will respond to your within 48 hours and will grade assignments/tests/quizzes within four (4) days. Exceptions will be announced in advance. Please contact me immediately if you have not heard from me within these timelines. 3. Introductions: Students are expected to post a short (one paragraph) introduction to the course Discussions Area during the first week of the course. I have guidelines within the course for the introduction located in the first Module. 4. Discussions: This course may have discussions as part of the curriculum. Students may also desire to discuss topics with other students in an unscheduled manner. I, as part of the course, may publish discussion questions/topics and require your input. Should you desire to hold a discussion with other students enrolled in your course, you may be authorized to create your own discussion topics. 5. Course Incompletes: are not automatic and must be requested from me. Incompletes must be approved and arranged with me. Incompletes will not be considered unless 50% of the course material has been submitted and graded.

2 6. Student Responsibilities: Please remember that it is your responsibility to notify me of major changes in your circumstances (e.g. deployment) that affect your ability to complete all course work within the course timeline. 7. Plagiarism software: Plagiarism software may be in use during your course Etiquette: Etiquette for classroom and online courses is the same. Treat others as you would like to be treated, respectfully and compassionately. 9. Communications Standards: This course is a college class. All communications to your instructor or other students will be written at the college level. Communications for classroom and online courses are the same. Treat others as you would like to be treated, respectfully and compassionately. We will use standard English language and not the abbreviated, short-hand of texting or online communications. Spelling and grammar should be checked prior to submitting assignments or sending messages. STUDENT OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to: Descriptive Statistics 1. Demonstrate appropriate use of statistical terms. 2. Identify and describe various sampling methods. 3. Identify components of experimental and observational studies. 4. Identify uses and misuses of statistics. 5. Construct appropriate representations of data, such as tables (contingency tables and frequency distributions), and graphs (histograms, scatterplots, and boxplots), with and without technology. 6. Interpret and analyze various representations of data. 7. Calculate measures of center (mean, median, mode) with and without technology. 8. Calculate measures of variation (range, standard deviation, variance) with and without technology. 9. Identify various distributions (such as normal, uniform, skewed). Probability 10. Understand and use probability vocabulary in context. 11. Calculate probability for simple and compound events using both empirical data and sample spaces. 12. Select and use appropriate counting methods (fundamental counting rule, permutations, combinations). 13. Identify defining characteristics of discrete probability distributions. 14. Solve problems using discrete probability distributions, including binomial distributions. 15. Determine the mean and standard deviation of discrete probability distributions. 16. Identify defining characteristics of continuous probability distributions. 17. Solve problems using continuous distributions including uniform and normal distributions. 18. Apply the Central Limit Theorem to calculate the mean and standard deviation of sampling distributions and use these to solve probability problems. Inferential Statistics 19. Determine appropriate sizes of samples. 20. Generate confidence intervals for means and proportions. 21. Select and perform hypothesis tests for the mean of one population, proportion of one population, means of two populations, and proportions of two populations. 22. Use the chi-square distribution to perform a hypothesis test such as goodness-of-fit or test of independence. 23. Analyze two-variable data using scatter plots, linear correlation coefficients, and linear regression lines, using technology to calculate these items.

3 24. Determine whether there is a statistically significant linear correlation between two variables. Communication and General Skills 25. Communicate the results of data analysis clearly and precisely in both technical and nontechnical words, including the use of the following: correct statistical vocabulary; graphical, symbolic, and numeric support for conclusions; indications of the strength and limitations of conclusions. 26. Engage in experiential learning of key concepts through classroom activities and/or projects.. Draw logical conclusions related to a specific problem by integrating the use of the following: sampling; summary statistics and presentation of data; and either confidence intervals, hypothesis tests or regression analysis as appropriate. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Students will read Lessons and Instructor Notes for each Module. 2. Each Module will consist of a single or multiple Chapters from the text, depending on the complexity of material. 3. This course consists of four tests worth 100 points each and a cumulative final exam worth 200 points. 4. Each test/exam may only be taken once. I have set the time limit for two hours for completion of the tests. The final exam has a 4 hour time limit for completion and is proctored. Answers submitted after the time limit has expired will not be counted. It is your responsibility to make sure you are able to access and work with remote proctor before it is time to take your final. A remote proctor practice exam is given for you to do in the first module. 5. There are also 5 discussion topics worth 25 points each. Students are required to submit a new and unique entry for each discussion topic. Students are encouraged to respond as appropriate to other student s submissions. GRADING: Each assignment and assessment will be given a specific point value. The earned value of all possible points will determine grade, per Pierce College published policy (see the Policies and Procedure section) WEIGHT OF ASSIGNMENTS/ASSESSMENTS: Component # per module # per course Value Module Tests (100 pts. each) pts. Discussions (25 pts. each) pts. Final Exam (200 pts. each) pts. Total 725 pts. GRADE SCALE: See for District Grading Policy) Grade Point: 4.0 through 3.9 Letter Grade: A Percentage: 100 through 95% Grade Point: 3.8 through 3.5 Letter Grade: A- Percentage: 94 through 90% Grade Point: 3.4 through 3.2 Letter Grade: B+ Percentage: 89 through 87% Grade Point: 3.1 through 2.9 Letter Grade: B Percentage: 86 through 84% Grade Point: 2.8 through 2.5 Letter Grade: B- Percentage: 83 through 80% Grade Point: 2.4 through 2.2 Letter Grade: C+ Percentage: 79 through 77% Grade Point: 2.1 through 1.9 Letter Grade: C Percentage: 76 through 74% Grade Point: 1.8 through 1.5 Letter Grade: C- Percentage: 73 through 70% Grade Point: 1.4 through 1.2 Letter Grade: D+ Percentage: 69 through 65% Grade Point: 1.1 through 1.0 Letter Grade: D Percentage: 64 through 60%

4 Grade Point: 0.0 Letter Grade: F Percentage: < 59% COURSE SCHEDULE: You will accomplish each module's learning objectives, which align with the course outcomes, by completing the readings and assessments as listed in the schedule, below. Week 1 Module 1 Chapters 1 and 2 Week 2 Module 1 Chapter 3 Week 3 Module 2 Chapter 4 and 5 Week 4 Module 2 Chapter 6 Week 5 Module 3 Chapter 7 Week 6 Module 3 Chapter 8 Week 7 Module 4 Chapter 9 Week 8 Module 4 Week 9 Modules 1-4 Chapter 10 (only 10.1 to 10.3), and Chapter 13.6 Review Chapter 1-9, , 13.6 Review All Supplemental Materials Introduction Discussion Post and Ch. 1 and 2 Remote Proctor Practice QUiz Ch. 3 Recommended Topic 1 and Module 1 Test Ch. 4 and 5 Ch. 6 Recommended Topic 2 and Module 2 Test Ch. 7 Recommended homework Ch. 8 Recommended Topic 3 and Module 3 Test Ch. 9 Recommended homework Ch. 10 and 13 and Discussion Topic 4 and Module 4 Test Final Exam (proctored) Outcomes 1-9, 25- Outcomes 1-9, Outcomes 1, 2, 10-18, 25- Outcomes 1, 2, 10-18, 25- Outcomes 1, 2, 19-22, 25- Outcomes 1, 2, 19-22, 25- Outcomes 1, 2, 23- Outcomes 1, 2, 23- Outcomes 1 through CONSENT AGREEMENT: A Pierce College course requires frequent interaction with your instructor. It is, therefore, essential that you agree to the conditions set forth in the course syllabus. After you have read the course syllabus, let us know (do not wait) if you do not agree with the course conditions and requirements. If we do not hear from you within three (3) days from the start of the course, we will assume you agree with the conditions set forth in this syllabus. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Access Pierce College at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Pierce College District here: www2.pierce.ctc.edu/military/canvas/policies/index.html

5 Access and Disability Services: Your experience in this class is important to Pierce College, and it is the policy and practice of Pierce College to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law. If you experience barriers based on disability, please seek a meeting with the Access and Disability Services (ADS) manager to discuss and address them. If you have already established accommodations with the ADS manager, please take your approved accommodations (green sheet) to your instructor at your earliest convenience so you can discuss your needs in the individual course(s). ADS offers resources and coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you and the ADS manager, and your instructor is available to help facilitate them in this class. If you have not yet established services through ADS, but have a temporary or permanent disability that requires accommodations (this can include but not be limited to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health impacts), you are encouraged to contact ADS at (Ft. Steilacoom) or (Puyallup). For more information go tohttp:// Students requesting accommodations must obtain the "Approved Quarterly Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids or Services" (green) form provided by ADS.